Formic Acid
Aroma Chemical CAS 64-18-6
A sharp pungent note with a penetrating vinegar character that turns acrid at strength. Used only in the faintest traces, it adds a sour acidic edge to certain accords.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Acidic |
| Descriptor 2 | Sharp |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
Identification
| CAS Number | 64-18-6 |
| INCI Name | Formic acid |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | CH2O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 46.025 |
| IUPAC Name | formic acid |
| InChIKey | BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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