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1.00062

Acetic acid

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96%, for analysis EMSURE®

Synonym(s):

Acetic acid solution, Ethanoic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
60.05
NACRES:
NA.21
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
506007
Assay:
≥96.0% (alkalimetric)
Form:
liquid
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Product Name

Acetic acid 96%, for analysis EMSURE®

vapor pressure

15.2 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

product line

EMSURE®

assay

≥96.0% (alkalimetric)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

463 °C

expl. lim.

4-19.9 % (v/v)

greener alternative product characteristics

Waste Prevention
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.

sustainability

Greener Alternative Product

SMILES string

CC(O)=O

impurities

≤0.01 ppm As (Arsenic), ≤0.010 ppm Ag (Silver), ≤0.010 ppm Au (Gold), ≤0.010 ppm Ba (Barium), ≤0.010 ppm Co (Cobalt), ≤0.010 ppm Li (Lithium), ≤0.010 ppm Mn (Manganese), ≤0.010 ppm Sr (Strontium), ≤0.010 ppm V (Vanadium), ≤0.020 ppm Be (Beryllium), ≤0.020 ppm Cr (Chromium), ≤0.020 ppm Cu (Copper), ≤0.020 ppm Mo (Molybdenum), ≤0.020 ppm Ni (Nickel), ≤0.020 ppm Pb (Lead), ≤0.050 ppm Al (Aluminium), ≤0.050 ppm Cd (Cadmium), ≤0.050 ppm Ga (Gallium), ≤0.050 ppm Ge (Germanium), ≤0.050 ppm In (Indium), ≤0.050 ppm Mg (Magnesium), ≤0.050 ppm Sn (Tin), ≤0.050 ppm Tl (Thallium), ≤0.050 ppm Zn (Zinc), ≤0.100 ppm B (Boron), ≤0.100 ppm Bi (Bismuth), ≤0.100 ppm Fe (Iron), ≤0.100 ppm K (Potassium), ≤0.100 ppm Pt (Platinum), ≤0.100 ppm Ti (Titanium), ≤0.100 ppm Zr (Zirconium), ≤0.200 ppm Ca (Calcium), ≤0.5 ppm Chloride (Cl), ≤0.5 ppm Phosphate (PO4), ≤0.5 ppm Sulfate (SO4), ≤0.500 ppm Na (Sodium), ≤2 ppm Acetaldehyde

evapn. residue

≤5 ppm

color

APHA: ≤10

pH

2.5 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)

bp

117.9 °C/1013 hPa

mp

16.6 °C

transition temp

flash point 39 °C

density

1.05 g/cm3 at 20 °C

greener alternative category

storage temp.

15-25°C

InChI

1S/C2H4O2/c1-2(3)4/h1H3,(H,3,4)

InChI key

QTBSBXVTEAMEQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

We are committed to providing greener alternatives that adhere to the 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This acetic acid is bio-renewable and produced from sustainably sourced beechwood, minimizing waste and promoting resource efficiency. Thus it aligns with ′Waste Prevention′, and ′Use of Renewable Feedstocks′.

Analysis Note

Assay (alkalimetric): ≥ 96.0 %
Color: ≤ 10 Hazen
Acetaldehyde: ≤ 2 ppm
Chloride (Cl): ≤ 0.5 ppm
Phosphate (PO₄): ≤ 0.5 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄): ≤ 0.5 ppm
Ag (Silver): ≤ 0.010 ppm
Al (Aluminium): ≤ 0.050 ppm
As (Arsenic): ≤ 0.01 ppm
Au (Gold): ≤ 0.010 ppm
B (Boron): ≤ 0.100 ppm
Ba (Barium): ≤ 0.010 ppm
Be (Beryllium): ≤ 0.020 ppm
Bi (Bismuth): ≤ 0.100 ppm
Ca (Calcium): ≤ 0.200 ppm
Cd (Cadmium): ≤ 0.050 ppm
Co (Cobalt): ≤ 0.010 ppm
Cr (Chromium): ≤ 0.020 ppm
Cu (Copper): ≤ 0.020 ppm
Fe (Iron): ≤ 0.100 ppm
Ga (Gallium): ≤ 0.050 ppm
Ge (Germanium): ≤ 0.050 ppm
In (Indium): ≤ 0.050 ppm
K (Potassium): ≤ 0.100 ppm
Li (Lithium): ≤ 0.010 ppm
Mg (Magnesium): ≤ 0.050 ppm
Mn (Manganese): ≤ 0.010 ppm
Mo (Molybdenum): ≤ 0.020 ppm
Na (Sodium): ≤ 0.500 ppm
Ni (Nickel): ≤ 0.020 ppm
Pb (Lead): ≤ 0.020 ppm
Pt (Platinum): ≤ 0.100 ppm
Sn (Tin): ≤ 0.050 ppm
Sr (Strontium): ≤ 0.010 ppm
Ti (Titanium): ≤ 0.100 ppm
Tl (Thallium): ≤ 0.050 ppm
V (Vanadium): ≤ 0.010 ppm
Zn (Zinc): ≤ 0.050 ppm
Zr (Zirconium): ≤ 0.100 ppm
Indifference against chromic acid: conforms
Substances reducing potassium permanganate: conforms
Evaporation residue: ≤ 5 ppm
Dilution test: conforms
Date of expiry: see product label

Legal Information

EMSURE is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany


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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1A

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

102.2 °F

flash_point_c

39 °C



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