
Acetic Acid CAS 64-19-7
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
Solubi...
Category:Food Additives
Introduction
Property | Details |
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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 |