Vinyl Acetate

C₄H₆O₂

IUPAC: Ethenyl acetate

CAS: 108-05-4

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 4 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composición elemental

C
55,8%
O
37,2%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Possible carcinogen

Structure

SMILES

CC(=O)OC=C

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
86,09 g/mol
Densidad
0,9340 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-93,2 °C
Punto de ebullición
72,7 °C
Solubilidad
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

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).