Acetic Acid

CH₃COOH

IUPAC: Acetic acid

CAS: 64-19-7

Übersicht

Acetic acid is the main component of vinegar (3-5% solution). It is one of the simplest carboxylic acids and an important industrial chemical.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 4 1,0080
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×4
6,7%
C
Carbon ×2
40,0%
O
Oxygen ×2
53,3%

Verwendung

  • • Vinegar production
  • • Chemical reagent
  • • Plastic production (PVA/PET)
  • • Food preservative

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ The word 'vinegar' comes from French 'vin aigre' meaning 'sour wine'

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Corrosive when concentrated
  • ⚠ Flammable

Structure

SMILES

CC(=O)O

Eigenschaften

Typ
acid
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
60,05 g/mol
Dichte
1,0500 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
16,6 °C
Siedepunkt
117,9 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Hypochlorous Acid

HClO

Boric Acid

H₃BO₃

Chloric Acid

HClO₃

Chlorosulfonic Acid

ClSO₃H

Chlorous Acid

HClO₂

Carbonic Acid

H₂CO₃

Hydrogen Sulfide

H₂S

Hydrochloric Acid

HCl

Hydrogen Cyanide

HCN

Perchloric Acid

HClO₄

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).