Acetic acid (C2H4O2)
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Acetic Acid presents a C2 framework, a carboxylic acid. Use the planner with prefilled SMILES, or copy
CC(=O)O
(CAS 64-19-7).
Properties
Example route
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Oxidize acetaldehyde to acetic acid (air/O₂ or mild oxidants). … (2 steps total)
Oxidize acetaldehyde to acetic acid (air/O₂ or mild oxidants). → Carbonylate methanol with CO (Monsanto/Cativa process) to give acetic acid.
Acetic acid 1H / 13C NMR spectrum →
FAQ
What is the chemical formula of Acetic acid?
Acetic acid has molecular formula C2H4O2. Molecular weight about 60.05 g·mol⁻¹.
How can Acetic acid be synthesized?
Oxidize acetaldehyde to acetic acid (air/O₂ or mild oxidants). Then Carbonylate methanol with CO (Monsanto/Cativa process) to give acetic acid.
What is the CAS number of Acetic acid?
The CAS Registry Number for Acetic acid is 64-19-7.
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References & tools
- ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
- PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
- Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.