methanoic acid

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkb:carboxylic_acid
gptkbp:appearance colorless liquid
gptkbp:aroma pungent
gptkbp:autoignitionTemperature 520 °C
gptkbp:biodegradable readily biodegradable
gptkbp:boilingPoint 100.8 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber 64-18-6
gptkbp:category simple carboxylic acids
gptkbp:chemicalFormula gptkb:CH2O2
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:formic_acid
gptkbp:density 1.220 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:John_Ray
1671
gptkbp:EC_number 200-579-1
gptkbp:flammability combustible
gptkbp:foundIn ant venom
bee stings
gptkbp:GHS_signal_word Danger
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label methanoic acid
gptkbp:incompatibility metals
strong bases
strong oxidizers
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:methanoic_acid
gptkbp:LD50 730 mg/kg
gptkbp:meltingPoint 8.4 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 46.03 g/mol
gptkbp:pKa 3.75
gptkbp:productionMethod hydrolysis of methyl formate
oxidation of formaldehyde
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 284
CHEBI:30751
gptkbp:refractiveIndex 1.3714 (20 °C)
gptkbp:relatedTo acetic acid
formate
gptkbp:riskFactor toxic
corrosive
gptkbp:solubility miscible
gptkbp:storage store in cool, well-ventilated place
gptkbp:structure HCOOH
gptkbp:UNNumber 1779
gptkbp:uses gptkb:textile_industry
gptkb:antibiotic
leather production
preservative
silage additive
gptkbp:vaporPressure 43 mmHg (20 °C)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:formic_acid
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7