Identification

Nameacetic acid
IUPACacetic acid
CAS Number64-19-7
EINECS200-580-7
FDA UNIIQ40Q9N063P
Molecular FormulaC2 H4 O2
Molecular Weight60.05228000
MDL NumberMFCD00036152
Nikkaji NumberJ2.355H
Beilstein0506007
CoE Number2

Regulatory

FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices184.1005
JECFA Food Flavoring81 acetic acid
JECFA Food AdditiveAcetic Acid, Glacial
GSFA CodexAcetic acid, glacial (260)
DG SANTE Food Flavourings08.002 acetic acid
DG SANTE Food Additivesacetic acid
DG SANTE Food Contact Materialsacetic acid
FEMA Number2006
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)64-19-7 ; ACETIC ACID
FDA RegulationFDA PART 133 -- CHEESES AND RELATED CHEESE PRODUCTS

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Titration (99.5% - 100.5% with NAOH) (99.7 % with NAOH)
Heavey Metals <10.00 ppm
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Specific Gravity 1.04700 to 1.05900 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.712 to 8.812
Refractive Index 1.36600 to 1.37600 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point 16.60 to 16.70 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 117.00 to 118.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 48.00 to 49.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 15.700000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C.
Vapor Density 2.07 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 104.00 °F. TCC ( 40.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) -0.170
Shelf Life 36.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol
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Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesbuffering agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength high ,
Substantivity 10 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 10.00 % in propylene glycol.
sharp vinegar
green, herbal, woody (basil aspects)
Sharp, pungent, sour, vinegar
Natural odor sample from Harrmann & Reimer Corporation
Taste Description
pungent sour overripe fruit
pungent, sour, overripe fruit
sour, vinegar-like
pungent sour overripe fruit

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 3310 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 1060 ul/kg
Inhalation Toxicityinhalation-mouse LC50 5620 ppm/1H

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavoring agents and adjuvants, curing and pickling agents, flavor enhancers, acidity regulators
Recommendation for acetic acid usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Structure ClassI
baked goods0.10000
beverages(nonalcoholic)0.06000
beverages(alcoholic)500.00000
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum400.00000
condiments / relishes136.00000
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils15.00000
fish products-
frozen dairy0.03000
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings0.04000
granulated sugar-
gravies2.00000
hard candy0.20000
imitation dairy0.10000
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products8.00000
milk products0.80000
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods2.00000
soft candy0.05000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces0.10000

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Potential Uses

buffering agents FR fruit FL garlic FL raspberry

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Synonyms

acetasol eastapure acetic acid glacial acetic acid nat. acetic acid acetic acid (natural) acetic acid glacial acetic acid natural acetic acid natural FCC acetic acid naturel acetic acid, dry vinegar- essiccum K glacial acetic acid, food grade acetic acid, glacial FCC acetic acid, glacial USP aci-jel acide acétique acido acetico azido azetikoa azijnzuur essiccum and essiccum K - dry vinegar substitutes essigsäure ethanoic acid ethylic acid INCI acetic acid methane carboxylic acid methanecarboxylic acid methyl carboxylic acid orlex otic tridesilon pyroligneous acid vinegar acid vosol Info: Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) PubMed: Effect of temperature on chinese rice wine brewing with high concentration presteamed whole sticky rice. PubMed: Yeasts are essential for cocoa bean fermentation. 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