C2H4O2
Glacial acetic acid is the anhydrous (undiluted or free of water) form of acetic acid. Glacial acetic acid is a weak colorless reducing agent when it remains free of water (undiluted). This makes it suitable for use in the plastics and food industries
Anhydrous acetic acid
Property
Specifications
Structure
IUPAC Name
Ethanoic acid
Appearance
Colourless liquid
Molar Mass
60.05 g/mole
Density
1.049 g/ml
Melting Point
16.2 °C
Boiling Point
117 - 118 °C
Solubility in Water
Completely Miscible
Vapour Pressure
11.4 mm Hg at 20 °C
Flash Point
40 °C
Viscosity
1,22 mPa*s (20°C)
Odour
pungent
APHA Value
10 MAX
Hazard Identification
Class 8
In the manufacture of various acetates, acetyl compounds, cellulose acetate, acetate rayon, plastics and rubber, in tanning printing calico & dyeing silk; as preservative in foods; solvent for gums, resins, volatile oils.
The glacial acetic acid market is projected to witness solid growth at approximately 6.5% CAGR over the forecast period (2019-2029) owing to the increasing use of preservatives coupled with growing healthcare applications in the emerging economies of the world.
Industrial
Indian Origin
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1 year
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