Product name

Acetic acid

Alias

Acetic acid; Glacial acetic acid; Acid (food grade); Glacial acetic acid; Acetic acid, anhydrous

CAS RN

64-19-7

EINECS number

200-580-7

Molecular formula

C₂H₄O₂

Molecular weight

60.05

Physical & Chemical properties

Property: A colorless transparent liquid with a stimulating odor.

Melting point: 16.635℃

Boiling point: 117.9℃

Relative density: 1.0492

Refractive index: 1.3716

Flash point: 57℃

Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, benzene, and ether, insoluble in carbon disulfide.

Uses

Mainly used for the preparation of acetic anhydride, vinyl acetate, acetate esters, metal acetates, chloroacetic acid, cellulose acetate, etc., used as analytical reagents, solvents and cleaners for the production of ethyl acetate, food flavorings, wine flavorings, etc.