Acetic Acid 80% – 100% (CAS: 64-19-7) – High-Purity Organic Acid
🧪 CAS Number: 64-19-7
🌟 Product Description
Acetic acid (CH₃COOH) is a colorless liquid organic acid with a pungent odor, available commercially in 80%–100% purity. It is widely used in the food, textile, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. The solution is acidic and strongly corrosive, serving as a solvent, pH regulator, reactant, and preservative in industrial applications.
🏭 Applications
🍶 Food Industry: Preservative and pH regulator (in diluted form)
🧪 Chemical Synthesis: Production of acetates, acetyl derivatives, and vinyl acetate
🧼 Cleaning Products: Component in descaling and degreasing formulations
👕 Textile: Dye fixative and pH control agent
💊 Pharmaceutical Industry: Intermediate and solvent
📊 Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Odor: Pungent, vinegar-like
Molecular Formula: CH₃COOH
Molecular Weight: 60.05 g/mol
Density (20°C): 1.049 g/cm³
Boiling Point: 118 °C
Melting Point: 16.6 °C
Solubility: Fully miscible with water
⚠️ Storage & Safety
Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. Strongly acidic and corrosive—avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable gloves and goggles. Keep away from combustible materials.
🔑 Keywords
acetic acid, CAS 64-19-7, glacial acetic acid, organic acid, food additive, chemical reactant, solvent
📛 Other Names
Glacial Acetic Acid, Ethanoic Acid, Vinegar Acid