E260, Acetic Acid, Vinegar Acid, Ethanoic Acid, Methanecarboxylic Acid, (%80), (%100), 64-19-7

E260, Acetic Acid, Vinegar Acid, Ethanoic Acid, Methane carboxylic Acid, 64-19-7

CAS Number: 64-19-7

Properties

• Chemical Formula: CH₃COOH

• Molecular Weight: 60.05 g/mol

• Physical State: Colorless liquid

• Odor: Pungent, vinegar-like

• Density: 1.049 g/cm³

• Melting Point: 16-17°C

• Boiling Point: 118-119°C

• Solubility: Completely soluble in water

Chemical Properties

• Acidic Nature: Acetic acid is a weak acid and dissociates in water to form acetate ions (CH₃COO⁻) and hydrogen ions (H⁺).

• Flammability: Acetic acid is flammable and can form explosive mixtures with air.

• Reactivity: Acetic acid reacts with bases to form salts and water. For example, it reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to form sodium acetate (CH₃COONa) and water.

Uses

1. Food Industry: Acetic acid is used as a food additive with the code E260. It is commonly used in vinegar production and pickling.

2. Chemical Industry: Acetic acid is a raw material for the production of various chemicals, such as vinyl acetate and acetic anhydride.

3. Cleaning Products: Acetic acid is used in household and industrial cleaning products as a descaler and stain remover.

4. Medicine: Acetic acid is used in the production of some pharmaceuticals and medical solutions.

Other Names

• Vinegar Acid

• Ethanoic Acid

• Methanecarboxylic Acid

• E260

• Sirke asidi (in Turkish)

• Etanoik asit (in Turkish)

Other Names Are As Follows;

• Ethanoic Acid
• Glacial Form
• Ethylic Acid
• Methacarboxylic Acid
• Acetic Acid Glacial
• Acetyl Alcohol
• Pyrolytic Acid
• Ethoic Acid
• Ethanoate
• Glacial Acetate
• Ethylate
• Vinegar

Acetic Acid Physical and Chemical Properties:
Boiling point 118.1

Freezing point 16.6 °C

Density is 1.0492 g/mol. Flame temperature 37 °C

80% aqueous solution of Acetic Acid freezes at -8 °C.
It has a strong vinegar odor. It is corrosive to metals and tissue
It is a corrosive acid. It is also flammable.
It has a stable structure under normal laboratory conditions.

Packaging and Shipping:

• 60 kg Drum (80% and 100%)
• IBC Non-Returnable (80% and 100%)