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Organic Acids

ACETIC ACID GC Reference Standard

RA003775 CAS 64-19-7

Identity

Product code
RA003775
CAS number
64-19-7
Molecular formula
CH3COOH
Molecular weight
60.05

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Final boiling point [°C] 118 °C °C
Evaporation rate 0.97 —
Vapour pressure [20°C] 15.2 hPa hPa
Vapour density 2.1 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.049 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water Complete —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.17 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 19.90 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 4 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Strong, vinegar-like —
pH value 2.4 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 16.2 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 485 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 40 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 117 - 118 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 117 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear Colorless liquid — —
Traceablility Traceable to USP Reference standard — —
Purity Min 99.8 % % GC
Potency Reported on COA — —
Identification Passes Test — IR
Identification (GC-MS method) Passes Test — —
Identification (1H NMR method) Conform to Structure — —
Colour scale Max 10 APHA APHA —
Residue on evaporation Max 0.001 % % —
Water Max 0.2 % % KF

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
20 mL RA003775-PK-20ML
100 mL RA003775-PK-100ML