Acetic Acid

Acetic acid is primarily used as a raw material for the manufacture of vinyl acetate (VAM). It is used as a reaction promoter in terephthalic acid production and is also a raw material for cellulose acetate, acetate esters, acetic anhydride, chloroacetic acid and a wide range of industrial synthesis. Also interesting is in the most common form, vinegar, contains about 6% of the acid making this a unique ingredient used heavily in chemical processing and in every day life.

  • Synonyms
    E260, Ethanoic acid, Methane Carboxylic Acid, Methanecarboxylic Acid
  • Chemical Formula
    C2H4O2
  • CAS Number
    64-19-7

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Characteristics

Molar Weight

60.052 g/mol

Melting Point

16.6 °C

Boiling Point

117.9 °C

Flash Point

40°C

Density

1.049 g/cc

Forms

Liquid (clear), Colourless

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Dyes
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Absorbent
  • Food additive
  • Adhesives and Sealants
  • Solvents
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Agricultural (non-pesticide)

Industries

  • Pharma
  • Agriculture
  • Energy Services
  • Lubricants
  • Cleaning
  • Rubber
  • CASE & Construction
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Polymers
  • Beauty & Personal Care
  • Water Treatment
  • Food & Nutrition

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