Molecule ID: 284

IUPAC Name: formic acid

Description: The molecule is the simplest carboxylic acid, containing a single carbon. Occurs naturally in various sources including the venom of bee and ant stings, and is a useful organic synthetic reagent. Principally used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed. Induces severe metabolic acidosis and ocular injury in human subjects. It has a role as an antibacterial agent, a protic solvent, a metabolite, a solvent and an astringent. It is a conjugate acid of a formate.

SMILES: O=CO

SELFIES: [O][=C][O]

InChI: InChI=1S/CH2O2/c2-1-3/h1H,(H,2,3)

Molecular Properties:
- Polar Surface Area: 37.3 Ų
- LogP: -0.2