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Glacial Acetic Acid (99,8%) - South Korea
- Origin
- : Korea (South)
- CAS Number
- : 64-19-7
- HS Code
- : 29152100
Basic Info
- IUPAC Name
- : acetic acid
- Molecular Formula
- : C2H4O2
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- : 60.0500
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- : Glacial acetic acid; Ethanoic acid; Methanecarboxylic acid
- Purity / Assay (%)
- : 99.5% min
- Grade / Quality Level
- : Industrial Grade
- Physical Form
- : Liquid
- Concentration
- : Pure substance
- Appearance / Color
- : Clear to slightly colored liquid
- Odor
- : Vinegar-like sharp
- Melting Point (°C)
- : 17.0000
- Boiling Point (°C)
- : 118
- Density (g/cm³)
- : 1.0490
- Solubility in Water
- : Miscible
- Signal Word
- : Danger
- UN Number
- : 2789
- GHS Hazard Class
- : Flammable; Skin corrosive; Eye corrosive
- H-Statements
- : H226|H290|H314
- P-Statements
- : P210|P234|P260|P264|P271|P273|P280|P301+P330+P331
- REACH Status
- : Registered
- Drug Precursor Status
- : Non-precursor
- Storage Class (GHS)
- : 8
- Storage Conditions
- : Cool, dry; away from oxidizers and bases
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Brief Overview
Glacial Acetic Acid is a critical industrial organic acid characterized by its high purity and exceptional chemical reactivity. As a fundamental carboxylic acid, this technical-grade chemical plays a pivotal role in numerous industrial synthesis processes.
Manufacturing Process
In South Korea, glacial acetic acid (technical grade) is primarily manufactured using the methanol carbonylation process where methanol reacts with carbon monoxide over a catalyst. The manufacturing involves the process of Methanol Carbonylation, Catalyst (The catalyst plays a crucial role in speeding up the reaction and determining the selectivity of the process), Raw Materials, Distillation, and Fermentation; While less common for industrial-scale production, acetic acid can also be produced through bacterial fermentation of ethanol which is being practiced in South Korea.