| Formula / Notation | C4H6O2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 108-05-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 86.09 |
| Melting Point | -136 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 162 to 163 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 0.932 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | 2 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Vinyl acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid. Flash point 18 °F. Density 7.8 lb / gal. Slightly soluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Vapors irritate the eyes and respiratory system.... |
| Also Known As | ethenyl acetate; Ethenyl acetate; 108-05-4; Acetic acid ethenyl ester; Acetoxyethylene; Acetic acid vinyl ester; Ethenyl ethanoate; Vinylacetate; Vinyl acetate monomer; Vinyl A monomer |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Vinyl acetate?
Vinyl acetate (C4H6O2) is an organic compound that appears as Vinyl acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid. Flash point 18 °F. Density 7.8 lb / gal. Slightly soluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Vapors irritate the eyes and respiratory system..... It has a molecular weight of 86.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethenyl acetate. Boiling point: 162 to 163 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998). Melting point: -136 °F (EPA, 1998).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: ethenyl acetate
Other Names / Synonyms: ethenyl acetate; Ethenyl acetate; 108-05-4; Acetic acid ethenyl ester; Acetoxyethylene; Acetic acid vinyl ester; Ethenyl ethanoate; Vinylacetate; Vinyl acetate monomer; Vinyl A monomer
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -136 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 162 to 163 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 0.932 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 86.09 |
| Solubility | 2 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Vinyl acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid. Flash point 18 °F. Density 7.8 lb / gal. Slightly soluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Vapors irritate the eyes and respiratory system.... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Vinyl acetate (C4H6O2) is an organic compound that appears as Vinyl acetate appears as a clear colorless liquid. Flash point 18 °F. Density 7.8 lb / gal. Slightly soluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. Vapors irritate the eyes and respiratory system..... It has a molecular weight of 86.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethenyl acetate. Boiling point: 162 to 163 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998). Melting point: -136 °F (EPA, 1998).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Vinyl acetate is: C4H6O2