Characteristics
| Molar Weight | 60.052 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 16.6 °C |
| Boiling Point | 117.9 °C |
| Flash Point | 40°C |
| Density | 1.049 g/cc |
| Forms | Liquid (clear), Colorless |
- Synonyms
- E260, Ethanoic acid, Methane Carboxylic Acid, Methanecarboxylic Acid
- Chemical Formula
- C2H4O2
- CAS Number
- 64-19-7
Uses and applications
Key applications
- Dyes
- Food and Nutrition
- Absorbent
- Food Additive
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Solvents
- Pharmaceuticals
- Agricultural (non-pesticide)
Industries
- Rubber
- Lubricants
- Agriculture
- Animal Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition
- Water Treatment
- Beauty & Personal Care
- CASE & Construction
- Cleaning
- Polymers
- Pharma
- Energy Services
Further areas of application for acetic acid
Acetic acid is used in the production of solvents and plasticizers for paints and latex. Chlorination produces chloroacetic acid, which is used in the production of pesticides, for example.
A large proportion of the global production of acetic acid is used for the manufacture of polymers based on vinyl acetate and cellulose acetate. Vinyl acetate is used to produce polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), which is used in adhesives, among other things. Cellulose acetate is mainly used in the production of plastic products, films and cigarette filters.
Acetic acid is also used as a solvent in the production of terephthalic acid. This is an important intermediate product in the production of fragrances and medicines
