Vinyl Acetate

C₄H₆O₂

IUPAC: Ethenyl acetate

CAS: 108-05-4

Overview

Vinyl acetate is the monomer for polyvinyl acetate (PVA), the main component of white glue and latex paint. Over 6 million tonnes are produced annually.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×6
7.0%
C
Carbon ×4
55.8%
O
Oxygen ×2
37.2%

Uses

  • • White glue (PVA)
  • • Latex paint
  • • Adhesives
  • • Textile finishing

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The white glue used in virtually every school is based on polymerized vinyl acetate

Safety

  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Possible carcinogen

Structure

SMILES

CC(=O)OC=C

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
86.09 g/mol
Density
0.9340 g/cm³
Melting Point
-93.2 °C
Boiling Point
72.7 °C
Solubility
20 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
86.0368
XLogP
0.7
TPSA
26.3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
65.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vinyl Acetate?
Vinyl Acetate (C₄H₆O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Ethenyl acetate.
What is the molecular weight of Vinyl Acetate?
Vinyl Acetate has a molar mass of 86.09 g/mol.
What state is Vinyl Acetate at room temperature?
Vinyl Acetate is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Vinyl Acetate organic or inorganic?
Vinyl Acetate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Vinyl Acetate?
Vinyl Acetate (C₄H₆O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).