Specification | Details |
Chemical Name | Acetic Acid |
Molecular Formula | CH?COOH |
Molecular Weight | 60.05 g/mol |
Appearance | Colorless liquid, with a pungent odor |
Density | 1.049 g/cm³ at 20°C |
Boiling Point | 118°C (244°F) |
Melting Point | 16.6°C (62°F) |
Flash Point | 39°C (102°F) |
Solubility | Miscible with water, alcohol, and many organic solvents |
Refractive Index | 1.371 at 20°C |
pH | Strongly acidic, typically 2.4 |
Vapor Pressure | 11 mmHg at 20°C |
Viscosity | 1.22 cP at 20°C |
Uses | Industrial solvent, food preservative (vinegar), chemical synthesis |