Acetic Acid
Acetic acid (systematically named ethanoic acid is an organic compound with the chemical Chemical formula CH3COOH (also written as CH3CO2H or C2H4O2). It is a colourless liquid that when undiluted is also called glacial acetic acid. Vinegar is roughly 3%-5% acetic acid by volume, making acetic acid the main component of vinegar apart from water. Acetic acid has a distinctive sour taste and pungent smell. Besides its production as household vinegar, it is mainly produced as a precursor to polyvinylacetate and cellulose acetate. Although it is classified as a weak acid, concentrated acetic acid is corrosive and can attack the skin.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C2H4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 60.05 |
| CAS Number | [64-19-7] |
| Description | Clear colurless liquid |
| Specific Gravity @ 27/27 Degree Celcius | 1.044 – 1.049 |
| Boiling range in Degree Celcius | 117 - 119 |
| Crystallization point in Degree Celcius | 15.7 min |
| Flash point in Degree Celcius | 40 |
| Assay (%) | 99.5 min |
| ROE in ppm | 100 max |
| Chlorine content in ppm | 15 max |
| Acetaldehyde in ppm | 500 max |
| Water (%) | 0.2 max |
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Textile | In Manufacture of PTA In textile processing In Manufacture of cellulose acetates and acetate rayons |
| Polymer | In Manufacture of VAM In plastic tanning |
| Process and Manufacturing | In Manufacture of acetate salts |
| Pharmaceuticals | In Manufacture of drugs and drug intemediates |
| Agrochemicals | In Manufacture of pesticides |
| Rubber | In rubber tanning |
| Detergent | As laundry sour |
| Food | Acidulant and preservative |
