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formic acid |
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Definitions |
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. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_30751 |
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definition |
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. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_74783 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_33282 |
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label |
formic acid |
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prefixIRI |
CHEBI:30751 |
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prefLabel |
formic acid |
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