Description

Acetic Acid CAS NO 77671-22-8 is a fundamental organic acid and versatile solvent, essential for a wide range of industrial synthesis and processing applications. Its strong acidic nature and excellent solvency power make it a critical reagent and intermediate in chemical manufacturing. This high-purity product is indispensable for industries including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, where consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount for production success.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: A key starting material and intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and various organic compounds like acetates and esters.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used as a solvent and reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Agrochemical Production: Serves as a building block for synthesizing herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Solvent Applications: Employed as a powerful organic solvent for resins, oils, and in various extraction and purification processes.
• Textile Industry: Utilized in dyeing processes and the manufacture of synthetic fibers like cellulose acetate.
• Laboratory & Research: Acts as a standard reagent and solvent in analytical chemistry and research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetic Acid
CAS No.	77671-22-8
Molecular Formula	C2H4O2
Molecular Weight	60.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethanoic Acid; Glacial Acetic Acid; Methanecarboxylic Acid; Vinegar Acid; Acetyl Hydroxide; Hydrogen Acetate; Ethylic Acid; CH3COOH
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Quality Control

Our Acetic Acid is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical property verification, to meet exacting industry standards. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing all test results against agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and bases. Due to its corrosive nature and volatility, containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and fume release. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Clear Liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 5 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 1 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 1 ppm

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