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Acetic acid (CAS 64-19-7)

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Alternate Names:
Glacial acetic acid
Application:
Acetic acid is widely used in research and industrial uses
CAS Number:
64-19-7
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
60.05
Molecular Formula:
C2H4O2
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Acetic acid is a simple carboxylic acid that plays a pivotal role in various biochemical processes and industrial applications. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of many chemical compounds, including vinyl acetate monomer, an essential precursor in the production of polyvinyl acetate used in adhesives and paints. In biochemical research, acetic acid is utilized to study and manipulate pH levels in biological systems, facilitating the exploration of enzymatic activities and protein conformational changes that are pH-dependent. Moreover, its antibacterial properties make it useful in microbiology for controlling microbial growth in experimental applications. The utility of acetic acid extends into the field of analytical chemistry, where it is used in chromatography as a solvent to help identify and quantify various substances within a mixture. Overall, acetic acid′s versatility and reactivity make it an indispensable substance in both scientific research and chemical manufacturing.


Acetic acid (CAS 64-19-7) References

  1. Acetic acid in aged vinegar affects molecular targets for thrombus disease management.  |  Jing, L., et al. 2015. Food Funct. 6: 2845-53. PMID: 26189969
  2. Acetic acid is an oxidative stressor in gastric cancer cells.  |  Terasaki, M., et al. 2018. J Clin Biochem Nutr. 63: 36-41. PMID: 30087542
  3. Acetic acid alleviates the inflammatory response and liver injury in septic mice by increasing the expression of TRIM40.  |  Yang, H., et al. 2019. Exp Ther Med. 17: 2789-2798. PMID: 30906467
  4. Acetic Acid Treatment Enhances Drought Avoidance in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz).  |  Utsumi, Y., et al. 2019. Front Plant Sci. 10: 521. PMID: 31105723
  5. Quantitative Analysis of the Acetic Acid Content in Substances Used by Athletes for the Possible Prevention and Alleviation of Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps.  |  Hooper Marosek, SE., et al. 2020. J Strength Cond Res. 34: 1539-1546. PMID: 32459412
  6. Alcohol metabolite acetic acid activates BK channels in a pH-dependent manner and decreases calcium oscillations and exocytosis of secretory granules in rat pituitary GH3 cells.  |  Shaidullov, I., et al. 2021. Pflugers Arch. 473: 67-77. PMID: 33113008
  7. The ethanol metabolite acetic acid activates mouse nucleus accumbens shell medium spiny neurons.  |  Chapp, AD., et al. 2021. J Neurophysiol. 125: 620-627. PMID: 33405999
  8. A fluorescence-based yeast sensor for monitoring acetic acid.  |  Hahne, K., et al. 2021. Eng Life Sci. 21: 303-313. PMID: 33976603
  9. Removal of Acetic Acid from Bacterial Culture Media by Adsorption onto a Two-Component Composite Polymer Gel.  |  Kato, J., et al. 2022. Gels. 8: PMID: 35323267
  10. Lethal toxicity induced by combined ingestion of dietary acetic acid and carbamazepine.  |  Fulga, I., et al. 2022. Drug Chem Toxicol. 1-5. PMID: 35950544
  11. Inhibitory effect of acetic acid on dark-fermentative hydrogen production.  |  Yin, Y., et al. 2022. Bioresour Technol. 364: 128074. PMID: 36216278
  12. Identification of acetic acid sensitive strains through biosensor-based screening of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae CRISPRi library.  |  Mormino, M., et al. 2022. Microb Cell Fact. 21: 214. PMID: 36243715
  13. Acetic acid versus toluidine blue as screening tools for oral potentially malignant disorders.  |  Winton Kalluvelil, SR. and Narayanan, VS. 2022. Indian J Cancer.. PMID: 36861696

Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Acetic acid, 500 ml

sc-214462
500 ml
$63.00

Acetic acid, 2.5 L

sc-214462A
2.5 L
$106.00