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Formic Acid

Formic Acid

Product Code : JL-LE-11128

Formic Acid (SKU JL-LE-11128, Model No. JL845/071), or methanoic acid, is the simplest carboxylic acid, HCOOH, and the acid in ant stings. Supplied by JaincoLab as an analytical reagent with an MSDS, it is used in organic practicals because, unlike other carboxylic acids, it also acts as a reducing agent and gives a silver mirror with Tollens reagent.

Specifications

Reagent details from the listing:

ProductFormic Acid
SKUJL-LE-11128
Model No.JL845/071
FormulaHCOOH
GradeAnalytical reagent
Safety dataSupplied with MSDS; handle as per the supplied safety data
Shelf lifeExpires after 5 years
Strength and bottle sizeConfirmed on the quotation

Scope of supply and ordering

Strength, bottle size and delivery time for formic acid are agreed on the quotation.

Frequently asked questions

Why does formic acid give the Tollens test?
Its molecule contains an aldehyde-like H-C=O group, so it reduces Tollens reagent to silver.

How does it react with sodium bicarbonate?
It fizzes, giving carbon dioxide, like other carboxylic acids.

Related products

Other acids are in our laboratory equipment range.

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Last updated: September 2026

   
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