Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
Molecular Formula | CH2O2 |
Molecular Weight | 46.0254 |
Optical Activity | NONE |
Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
E/Z Centers | 0 |
Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
OC=O
InChI
InChIKey=BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/CH2O2/c2-1-3/h1H,(H,2,3)
Molecular Formula | CH2O2 |
Molecular Weight | 46.0254 |
Charge | 0 |
Count |
MOL RATIO
1 MOL RATIO (average) |
Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
Additional Stereochemistry | No |
Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
E/Z Centers | 0 |
Optical Activity | NONE |
Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid. In nature, formic acid is found in the stings and bites of many insects of the order Hymenoptera, including bees and ants. The principal use of formic acid is as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed. When sprayed on fresh hay or other silage, it arrests certain decay processes and causes the feed to retain its nutritive value longer. In medicine 85% formic acid application is a safe, economical, and effective alternative in the treatment of common warts with few side-effects and good compliance.
Originator
Approval Year
PubMed
Patents
Sample Use Guides
Fifty patients received 85% formic acid application using a topical application/needle puncture technique every other day.
Route of Administration:
Topical