Description

Vinylacetic Acid is a versatile, unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer with significant industrial utility. Its terminal vinyl group makes it a valuable building block for polymerization and chemical synthesis, offering a reactive handle for creating specialty polymers and fine chemicals. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to introduce carboxylic acid functionality into advanced materials and intermediates.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Production: A key monomer for synthesizing poly(vinylacetic acid) and co-polymers, used in coatings, adhesives, and specialty plastics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a building block for perfumes, flavors, and other high-value chemical products.
• Crosslinking Agent: Utilized in the production of crosslinked polymers and hydrogels for medical and industrial applications.
• Surface Modification: Employed to functionalize surfaces and nanoparticles, enhancing compatibility and performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vinylacetic Acid
CAS No.	625-38-7
Molecular Formula	C4H6O2
Molecular Weight	86.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Butenoic Acid; Allylacetic Acid; 3-Butenic Acid; Vinyl Acetic Acid; ω-Vinylacetic Acid; 4-Pentenoic Acid (isomer); But-3-enoic Acid; Propylenecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	210-895-2

Quality Control

Our Vinylacetic Acid is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, assay, and impurities is supplied with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.423 - 1.427
Density (20°C)	1.013 - 1.023 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.