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Acetic acid

Ácido acético · Essigsäure · Acide acétique · Ecetsav · Сирћетна киселина · حمض الخليك · Sirkə turşusu · Оцетна киселина · Αιθανικό οξύ · استیک اسید · חומצה אצטית · एसिटिक अम्ल

Structure of Acetic acid
CAS64-19-7
EC200-580-7
UN2789
FormulaC2H4O2
Molar mass60.05 g/mol
LEL4.0 % vol
UEL19.9 % vol
Flash point39 °C
Autoignition temperature510 °C
Temperature classT1
Gas groupIIA
Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1)2.07
GHSDanger · H226, H314

Acetic acid is a simple monocarboxylic acid containing two carbons. It has a role as a protic solvent, a food acidity regulator, an antimicrobial food preservative and a Daphnia magna metabolite. Acetic acid, glacial appears as a clear colorless liquid with a strong odor of vinegar. Flash point 104 °F. Density 8.8 lb / gal.

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