Acetic Acid
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Cite "Acetic Acid"
Acetic Acid. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/acetic-acid/
"Acetic Acid." Compound, /compound/acetic-acid/.
@misc{acetic-acid, title={Acetic Acid}, url={/compound/acetic-acid/}}
IUPAC: Acetic acid
CAS: 64-19-7
Overview
Acetic acid is the main component of vinegar (3-5% solution). It is one of the simplest carboxylic acids and an important industrial chemical.
Composition
Uses
- • Vinegar production
- • Chemical reagent
- • Plastic production (PVA/PET)
- • Food preservative
Fun Facts
- ✦ The word 'vinegar' comes from French 'vin aigre' meaning 'sour wine'
Safety
- ⚠ Corrosive when concentrated
- ⚠ Flammable
Structure
SMILES
CC(=O)O
Properties
- Type
- acid
- State
- liquid
- Molar Mass
- 60.05 g/mol
- Density
- 1.0500 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 16.6 °C
- Boiling Point
- 117.9 °C
- Solubility
- Miscible
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 60.0211
- XLogP
- -0.2
- TPSA
- 37.3 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 1
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 2
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 4
- Complexity
- 31.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acetic Acid?
Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Acetic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Acetic Acid?
Acetic Acid has a molar mass of 60.05 g/mol.
What state is Acetic Acid at room temperature?
Acetic Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Acetic Acid organic or inorganic?
Acetic Acid is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Acetic Acid?
Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).