Glacial Acetic Acid

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MOQ : 1 Kilograms

Glacial Acetic Acid Specification

Melting Point
16.6 °C

Molecular Weight
60.052 Grams (g)

Usage
It is called glacial because it solidifies just less than room temp at 16.7 degrees C. Acetic acid is used extensively as a chemical reagent particularly to produce cellulose acetate for photographic film. It is also used in the production of polyvinylacetate for wood glue. A 3–9% solution is used in making vinegar.

Molecular Formula
CH3COOH

Appearance
Colourless crystalline solid.

Glacial Acetic Acid Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Kilograms

Payment Terms
Cash Advance (CA), Cash in Advance (CID)

Supply Ability
500 Kilograms KG Per Month

Delivery Time
2-8 Days

Sample Available
Yes

Sample Policy
Sample costs shipping and taxes has to be paid by the buyer

Packaging Details
Carton and Poly Bag.

Main Export Market(s)
Western Europe, Australia, North America, South America, Central America, Africa, Asia

Main Domestic Market
All India

About Glacial Acetic Acid

Glacial Acetic AcidPharmaceutical Secondary Standard;Synonym: Acetic acid, Glacial acetic acidCAS Number64-19-7Linear FormulaCH3CO2HMolecular Weight60.05PropertiesRelated CategoriesAdditional Standards,Analytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Chromatography,Pharmaceutical Secondary Standards,Pharmaceutical and Drug Standards,Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards,Secondary Pharmaceutical Standardspharmaceutical secondary standardvapor density 2.07 (vs air)InChI Key QTBSBXVTEAMEQO-UHFFFAOYSA-Nautoignition temp. 800Fexpl. lim. 16%, 92F4%, 59Fpackaging ampule of 3x1.5mLrefractive index n20/D1.371(lit.)bp 117-118C(lit.)mp 16.2C(lit.)density 1.049g/mLat 25C(lit.)

FAQs of Glacial Acetic Acid:

Q: What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glacial Acetic Acid?

A: The molecular formula is CH3COOH, and the molecular weight is 60.052 grams (g).

Q: Why is it called Glacial Acetic Acid?

A: It is called glacial because it solidifies at temperatures just below room temperature (16.7 C) into a colourless crystalline solid.

Q: What is the melting point of Glacial Acetic Acid?

A: The melting point of Glacial Acetic Acid is 16.6 C.

Q: What is the appearance of Glacial Acetic Acid?

A: Glacial Acetic Acid appears as a colourless crystalline solid.

Q: What are the common industrial applications of Glacial Acetic Acid?

A: Glacial Acetic Acid is extensively used as a chemical reagent, particularly for producing cellulose acetate (used in photographic film) and polyvinyl acetate (used in wood glue). Additionally, a 39% solution is used for making vinegar.

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