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Acetic Acid, Glacial (ACS Grade)
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Acetic Acid, Glacial (ACS Grade) is a colorless, corrosive organic acid widely used in chemical synthesis, food preservation, and laboratory applications for its strong acidity and solvent properties. It meets ACS specifications for purity in analytical and research settings. This product has a CAS number of 64-19-7, molecular formula CH₃CO₂H, and a molecular weight of 60.05 g/mol. Store at ambient conditions, handling with care due to its hazardous nature—Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies Acetic Acid, Glacial (ACS Grade) from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, free from matter in suspension |
| Water | <0.15% |
| Colour | <5 Hazen |
| Purity | ≥99.85% |
| Non-Volatile Matter | <0.003% |
| Permanganate Time | ≥2 hours |
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 | 90027820 |
| 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)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is glacial acetic acid (ACS grade) commonly used for in laboratories?
Glacial acetic acid (ACS grade) is primarily used as a solvent, reagent for titrations, and in the synthesis of esters, acetyl derivatives, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of glacial acetic acid?
The chemical formula is **CH₃CO₂H**, and the molecular weight is **60.05 g/mol**.
How should glacial acetic acid (ACS grade) be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at **ambient temperature**, away from incompatible substances like oxidizing agents, bases, and strong reducing agents.
What grade of acetic acid is available from Molekula, and is ACS grade suitable for analytical work?
Molekula supplies **ACS grade glacial acetic acid**, which meets the purity requirements for most analytical and laboratory applications.
Can Molekula supply glacial acetic acid in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide glacial acetic acid in bulk, with packaging options tailored to your specific needs—please contact us for details.
What documentation comes with an order of glacial acetic acid (ACS grade)?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and a product specification sheet confirming ACS grade compliance.
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