Acetic Acid CAS 64-19-7
Food Additives 2025-03-20
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Acetic Acid |
| CAS No. | 64-19-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C₂H₄O₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 60.05 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless, transparent liquid |
| Odor | Pungent, vinegar-like |
| Solubility | Miscible with water, ethanol, benzene, and diethyl ether |
| Melting Point | 16-16.5°C |
| Boiling Point | 117-118°C |
| Density | 1.049 g/mL |
| pH | 2.4 (1.0 M solution) |
| pKa | 4.74 |
| Stability | Stable under normal conditions but incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases |
| Primary Uses | Production of acetic anhydride, vinyl acetate, acetate esters, metal acetates, and haloacetic acids. Widely used in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and dye industries as an acidulant, solvent, and washing agent. |
| Safety Information | |
| – Hazard Statements | Flammable, causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
| – Precautionary Statements | Avoid inhalation, contact with eyes, and ingestion. Use protective gloves and eyewear. |
| – Toxicity | LD50 (oral, rabbit): 1200 mg/kg |
