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ethanoic acid
ethanoic acid (acetic acid) Colourless, corrosive liquid (CH3COOH) made by the oxidation of ethanol, either by catalysis or by the action of bacteria. It is the active ingredient in vinegar, and has many uses in the organic chemicals industry. Properties: r.d. 1.049; m.p. 16.6°C (61.9°F); b.p. 117.9°C (244.4°F).
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"ethanoic acid." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "ethanoic acid." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-ethanoicacid.html "ethanoic acid." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-ethanoicacid.html |
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ethanoic acid
ethanoic acid See acetic acid.
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DAVID A. BENDER. "ethanoic acid." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "ethanoic acid." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-ethanoicacid.html DAVID A. BENDER. "ethanoic acid." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-ethanoicacid.html |
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ethanoic acid
ethanoic acid See acetic acid.
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"ethanoic acid." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "ethanoic acid." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-ethanoicacid.html "ethanoic acid." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-ethanoicacid.html |
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