Fórmico
Fórmico is a term that can refer to several related concepts, primarily concerning formic acid and its derivatives. Formic acid itself, with the chemical formula HCOOH, is the simplest carboxylic acid. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor and is naturally found in the venom of ants and the stingers of bees, hence its name, derived from the Latin word "formica" meaning ant. Formic acid is a weak acid but is a strong reducing agent.
In chemistry, the term "fórmico" can also be used as an adjective to describe compounds derived from
Historically, formic acid was first isolated by distillation of ants in the 17th century. Its production has