Acetic acid / 2.5 L
Safety Information
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Properties
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Flash Point (C) | > 100 °C |
| Flash Point (F) | 212.0 °F |
| Vapor Density | 2.07 (vs air) |
| Boiling Point | 117-118 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 16.2 °C (lit.) |
Product Description
Acetic acid is a colorless liquid with a strong, pungent odor. Widely used in various industries, it serves as a key ingredient in the production of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food items.
Application: Primarily employed as a solvent and acidifier, acetic acid finds application in the manufacturing of plastics, textiles, and cleaning agents. It is also utilized in food preservation and as a crucial component in the synthesis of numerous chemicals.
Articles:
-The crystal structure of acetic acid
Publication Date: 1958
R. E. Jones and D. H. Templeton
-https://doi.org/10.1107/S0365110X58001341
-Acetic Acid
Publication Date: 07 August 2014
Frank S. Wagner
-https://doi.org/10.1002/0471238961.0103052023010714.a01.pub3
-Recent advances in processes and catalysts for the production of acetic acid
Publication Date: 30 November 2001
Noriyuki Yoneda , Satoru Kusano , Makoto Yasui , Peter Pujado , Steve Wilcher