Acetic Acid
CAS No: 64-19-7
Acetic Acid is a clear, corrosive liquid with a strong vinegar-like odour. Used as a base chemical, it plays a key role in food, plastic production, and chemical intermediates.
Synonyms
Ethanoic Acid, Glacial Acetic Acid
Formula
C₂H₄O₂
CAS No
64-19-7
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Properties
- Molecular weight: 60.05 g/mol
- Aggregation state: Liquid
- Density: ~1.05 g/cm³
- Boiling point: ~118 °C
- Melting point: ~16.6 °C
- Refractive index: ~1.371
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Key applications
- Food additive (E260)
- Vinyl acetate monomer production
- Cleaning agents
- Textile treatments
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Industries
- Food and Beverage
- Plastics
- Cleaning
- Textiles
- Pharmaceuticals