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FORMIC ACID  

Definition

  • Formic acid, also known as formate or methanoic acid, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as carboxylic acids. Carboxylic acids are compounds containing a carboxylic acid group with the formula -C(=O)OH. Formic acid exists as a liquid, soluble (in water), and a weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). (en)

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  • 2020-10-16 12:19:32.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add broader relation (FORMIC ACID [eb1bfadc-8aa6-477b-af6a-6c320aa21351,560741] - CARBON AND HYDROCARBON COMPOUNDS [19ab681c-bdd7-4793-bbdb-1ec498575314,83945]);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/eb1bfadc-8aa6-477b-af6a-6c320aa21351

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