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Actic Acid

Acetic acid is a colorless, acidic, organic compound with the chemical formula CH₃COOH. It's also known as ethanoic acid, ethylic acid, vinegar acid, and methane carboxylic acid.

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Acetic acid is an organic compound and a carboxylic acid that falls into the following categories:
    • Chemical category
      Acetic acid is a weak monoprotic acid with a pKa value of 4.76 in aqueous solution. Its conjugate base is acetate (CH3COO-). 
       
       
    • Hazard category
      Acetic acid is a corrosive substance and falls into hazard class 8. When exposed to fire, it can produce poisonous gases and containers may explode.
       
      Classification of matter
  • Acetic acid is an acidic, colorless liquid. It is also known as ethanoic acid. 
     
     
Acetic acid has many uses, including:
  • Food preparationAcetic acid is used in the form of vinegar in the culinary industry. 
  • Medicinal useAcetic acid has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. 
  • Industrial applicationsAcetic acid is used in the preparation of metal acetates, vinyl acetate, cellulose acetate, and volatile organic esters. 

Technical Specifications

  • Physical properties
    Acetic acid is a clear, colorless liquid with a pungent odor: 
     
          Melting point16.64 °C 
    • Boiling point116–118 °C 
    • Density1.04 g/cm3 at 25 °C 
    • Flash point39 °C 
    • Ignition temperature485 °C 
    • pH2.5 at 20 °C 
    • Vapor pressure20.79 hPa at 25 °C 

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