CAS Number: 64‑19‑7
Synonyms: Acetic acid; Ethanoic acid; Glacial acetic acid; Vinegar acid
Chemical Formula:C₂H₄O₂ (CH₃COOH)
Product Introduction
Acetic Acid is a colorless, pungent liquid known as the active component of vinegar. It is the second simplest carboxylic acid, widely utilized in chemical manufacturing, food preservation, and household cleaning. It's typically available as "glacial" (undiluted) acetic acid.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Pungent, vinegar-like |
| Density @ 20 °C | 1.049 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | ~16.3 °C |
| Boiling Point | ~118 °C |
| Flash Point | ~40 °C |
| Vapor Pressure @20 °C | ~11.5 mmHg |
| Solubility | Miscible with water |
| Molecular Weight | 60.05 g/mol |
| pKa | 4.76 |