Acrylic acid, also known as propenoic acid, is an important unsaturated carboxylic acid used primarily as a monomer in the production of polymers and co-polymers. It is a colorless, volatile liquid with a characteristic acrid odor and finds widespread applications in the plastics, coatings, adhesives and hygiene industries.

 

Manufacturing of Acrylic Acid

Acrylic acid is produced commercially through a two-step process - oxidation of propene to ... Read more

Formic acid, also known as methanecarboxylic acid, is one of the simplest carboxylic acids. With the chemical formula HCOOH, formic acid is a colorless liquid that has a sharp, pungent odor

 

Physical and Chemical Properties
Formic acid is miscible with water and most polar organic solvents. Its melting point is 8.4°C and boiling point is 100.8°C. Formic acid is considered the first member of the carboxylic acid family. Chemically, it contains a ... Read more