Acetic Acid
General Info 
CAS Number:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Classifications:
64-19-7
C2H4O2                                               
60.05
Acid

Synonyms:
HAc; ethanoic acid; methanecarboxylic acid; glacial acetic acid

Description:
Colorless corrosive liquid with pungent, vinegar-like odor.
Water solubility, grams/liter
Density, grams per milliliter
Pounds per gallon
Boiling point
Flash point (closed cup)
Freezing point
complete
1.05
8.74
118°C                                              
39°C 
16.6°C

Product Uses

About half of the acetic acid produced is used as a raw material for vinyl acetate. Another significant use is as a reaction promoter in terephthalic acid production. Acetic acid is also a raw material for cellulose acetate, acetate esters, acetic anhydride and chloroacetic acid.

Regulatory Numbers
Index Number:  607-002-00-6
EINECS Number: 200-580-7
UN Number: 2789

Manufacturing Sites
Region                          City                                       City
North America            USA Clear Lake, TX           USA Pampa, TX    
Europe
Asia                             Singapore Jurong Island      

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