Formic Acid is a colorless, pungent liquid that is the simplest carboxylic acid. Its chemical formula is HCOOH, and it occurs naturally in the venom of ants and some other insects. Formic acid is used in various applications, including as a preservative in animal feed, a coagulant in rubber production, and in the textile industry for dyeing. This acid is also important in the laboratory and industrial settings for synthesizing other chemicals. It can be produced through the oxidation of methanol or by the hydrolysis of formamide. Due to its corrosive nature, proper safety measures are essential when handling formic acid.