Acetic acid CAS No.64-19-7

Property	Details
Name	Acetic Acid
CAS No.	64-19-7
Molecular Formula	C₂H₄O₂
Molecular Weight	60.05 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless, transparent liquid
Odor	Pungent, vinegar-like
Solubility	Miscible with water, ethanol, benzene, and diethyl ether
Melting Point	16-16.5°C
Boiling Point	117-118°C
Density	1.049 g/mL
pH	2.4 (1.0 M solution)
pKa	4.74
Stability	Stable under normal conditions but incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases
Primary Uses	Production of acetic anhydride, vinyl acetate, acetate esters, metal acetates, and haloacetic acids. Widely used in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and dye industries as an acidulant, solvent, and washing agent.
Safety Information
– Hazard Statements	Flammable, causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
– Precautionary Statements	Avoid inhalation, contact with eyes, and ingestion. Use protective gloves and eyewear.
– Toxicity	LD50 (oral, rabbit): 1200 mg/kg