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Description

  • An organic acid that gives vinegar its sour taste and pungent smell.
  • A weak acid, in that it is only a partially dissociated acid in an aqueous solution.
  • An important chemical reagent and industrial chemical, used in the production of polyethylene terephthalate mainly used in soft drink bottles; cellulose acetate, mainly for photographic film; and polyvinyl acetate for wood glue, as well as synthetic fibres and fabrics.
  • Diluted acetic acid is used in descaling agents.
  • It is also used as a food additive.
  • Appearance: Liquid
  • Boiling Point: 118.1 ºC
  • Density: 1.05 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
  • HS Code: 291521000
  • IUPAC_Name: Ethanoic Acid
  • Melting Point: 16.6 ºC
  • RTECS Number: AF1225000

Properties

Shelf life

3 years

Storage Temperature

RT

RTECS #

NN1650000

European Com.#

200-580-7

Appearance color

Colorless, clear

Appearance form

Liquid

Molecular Formula

C2H4O2

Molecular Weight

60.05 g/mol

Solubility (@ RT)

Soluble in water, ethanol, ether, glycerol, most organic solvents, and carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in carbon disulfide.