CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES Price And Quantity

CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES Product Specifications

• Structural Formula R-COOH where R is a hydrocarbon chain
• Properties Acidic properties ability to form derivatives like esters and amides reactive due to the carboxylic group
• Usage Commonly used as intermediates in organic synthesis production of polymers and as food preservatives
• Ph Level Typically acidic; depends on the specific acid (e.g. acetic acid has pH ~2.4 in solution)
• Appearance Clear liquid or white crystalline solid
• Storage Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and sources of ignition
• EINECS No Varies depending on specific compound; e.g. acetic acid (EINECS 200-580-7)
• Application Used in pharmaceuticals food additives agrochemicals and industrial processes
• Taste Slightly acidic or sour
• Density . Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)
• Molecular Formula Varies; General formula R-COOH
• Poisonous NO
• Shape Generally amorphous or crystalline as solids liquid form for certain derivatives
• CAS No Varies depending on specific compound; e.g. acetic acid (CAS No. 64-19-7)
• Molecular Weight Varies depending on the specific compound
• Shelf Life Varies depending on specific compound; usually stable for a minimum of 2 years if stored properly
• Smell Characteristic pungent odor
• Solubility Highly soluble in water and polar solvents
• Ingredients Typically contains one carboxyl group (-COOH) and varying hydrocarbon chains or functional groups
• Purity Typically ranges from 98% to 99.9% depending on specific application
• Refractive Rate Depends on the specific compound; e.g. acetic acid has a refractive index of 1.3714
• Grade Industrial grade food grade or pharmaceutical grade depending on the application
• HS Code 2915 (for carboxylic acids and their derivatives generally)
• Physical Form Typically liquid or crystalline solid depending on the specific compound
• Melting Point Varies widely; e.g. acetic acid has a melting point of 16.6C