Acetic Acid

ethanoic acid

Description

Acetic Acid 50%, 80% and 99% systematically named ethanoic acid, is an acidic, colourless liquid, organic compound with the chemical formula (CH3COOH) Vinegar is at least 4% acetic acid by volume, making acetic acid the main component of vinegar apart from water and trace elements It is an important chemical reagent, used primarily in the production of cellulose acetate for photographic film, polyvinyl acetate for wood glue, and synthetic fibres and fabrics In households, diluted acetic acid is often used in descaling agents In the food industry, it used as an acidity regulator and as a condiment Industries: Household chemicals, Fertilizers Properties: CAS number 64-19-7 WE number 200-580-7 Chemical formula CH3COOH Molar mass 60,05 g/mol Customs tariff code 29152100 ADR UN2789 pH <1 Melting / freezing point -20°C (1013 hPa) Boiling point range 92°C (1013hPa) Relative density 1,057 g/cm3 @25°C Solubility in water 602,9 g/l/ @25°C

  • Carboxylic and anhydric acids
  • vinegar
  • Fertilizers
  • food industry

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