Molekula
Acetic Acid, Glacial
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Acetic acid, glacial is a pure, concentrated form of acetic acid used in chemical synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. It also serves as a laboratory reagent and solvent, an acidifying agent, and a processing chemical in textile dyeing and finishing, leather tanning and photographic fixing baths. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. CAS: 64-19-7, molecular formula: CH3CO2H, molecular weight: 60.05 g/mol. Store at ambient temperature. Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies Acetic Acid, Glacial from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 L — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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2.5 L — £62.00 per pack ex VAT · £74.40 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, free from matter in suspension |
| Water | ≤ 0.15% |
| Colour | ≤ 5 Hazen units |
| Purity | ≥99.7% |
| Chlorides | ≤1ppm |
| Aldehydes | ≤ 0.005% (mass) |
| Formic Acid | ≤ 0.05% |
| Non-Volatile Matter | ≤ 0.003% by mass |
| Permanganate Time | 2 hours |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 0.5ppm |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤0.5ppm |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤ 1ppm |
| Density (20°C) | 1.048-1.051 Kg/L |
| Crystallisation point | ≥16.35°C |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 39 °C |
| Transport Class | 8 (3) |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Odour | Pungent |
| Melting Point | 16.6 °C |
| Boiling Point | 117.9 °C |
| Density | 1.05 (relative, water = 1) |
| Water Solubility | Miscible with water |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, benzene; soluble in carbon tetrachloride, carbon disulfide |
| Vapour Pressure | 1.5 kPa at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.3720 |
| pKa | pKa = 4.76 (at 25 °C) |
| log P (octanol/water) | -0.17 |
Source: PubChem CID 176 (HSDB, DrugBank, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90026623 |
| CAS Number | 64-19-7 |
| IUPAC Name | acetic acid |
| EC Number | 200-580-7 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3CO2H |
| Molecular Weight | 60.05 |
| Exact Mass | 60.0211 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)O |
| InChIKey | QTBSBXVTEAMEQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C2H4O2/c1-2(3)4/h1H3,(H,3,4) |
| PubChem CID | 176 |
| UN Number | UN2789 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29152100 |
| Tariff Code | 2915210090 |
Safety & GHS
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Flammable
GHS02
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Corrosive
GHS05
Hazard statements
- H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
- H314 (sub cat. 1A) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Acetasol
- acetic acid
- Aci-jel
- Acide acetique
- Essigsaeure
- ethanoic acid
- Ethylic acid
- Glacial acetic acid
- Methanecarboxylic acid
- Vinegar acid
Frequently asked questions
What is glacial acetic acid used for?
Glacial acetic acid is used in the production of vinyl acetate monomer, acetic anhydride, and as a solvent in chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of glacial acetic acid?
The formula is CH3CO2H and the molecular weight is 60.05 g/mol.
How should glacial acetic acid be stored?
Store at ambient temperature in a well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition.
What grade of glacial acetic acid does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies glacial acetic acid in reagent grade.
Can Molekula supply glacial acetic acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply glacial acetic acid in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with a purchase of glacial acetic acid?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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