Acetic Acid Glacial – 500ml Packs

Glacial acetic acid is supplied for laboratory and scientific use in the 500ml Packs listing. It is a concentrated weak organic acid with corrosive liquid properties. Its relevant laboratory role includes preparing acetate buffers and acid–base studies. The product identity should be considered alongside the physical form, concentration, and available grade information before choosing an analytical or educational method. Its listed appearance is colourless liquid. Chemical formula information is C2H4O2 and the associated registry designation is 64-19-7; where a mixture, hydrate, or variable composition is involved, these cannot be treated as a unique molecular identity. Laboratory staff should plan compatible glassware, ventilation, measurements, storage, and disposal for the particular formulation. This product listing describes laboratory relevance and does not independently establish suitability for a specific validated method or guarantee a batch-dependent property.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Assay	99%
Chemical Name	Glacial acetic acid
Alternate Names	Acetic Acid Glacial
Molecular Formula	C2H4O2
Empirical Formula	CH2O
CAS Number	64-19-7
Molecular Weight	60.05 g/mol
Grade	LR Laboratory Reagent

Key Features of Glacial acetic acid

• Glacial acetic acid is a concentrated weak organic acid with corrosive liquid properties.
• Physical presentation: colourless liquid; identify the exact product variant when applicable.
• Chemical identity information: C2H4O2; consult the product-specific label where composition is variable.
• Available as the listed 500ml Packs format for laboratory procurement.
• Its documented educational relevance includes preparing acetate buffers and acid–base studies.

Laboratory Applications of Glacial acetic acid

• Preparing acetate buffers and acid–base studies in an appropriately equipped laboratory.
• Comparative laboratory investigations of the material’s characteristic chemical or physical behaviour.
• Supervised educational discussion of its composition, reactivity and compatibility.
• Analytical method-development studies where the exact grade, form and specifications are suitable.
• Preparation of controlled reference or demonstration samples when the substance and its safety requirements permit.

Why Choose Lab Wale to Buy Glacial acetic acid

Lab Wale provides a sourcing point for laboratory chemicals and scientific supplies used in educational institutions, research settings, and analytical facilities. When selecting Glacial acetic acid, purchasing teams can compare the chemical identity, stated form, nominal grade, and pack size with the planned laboratory application. Checking the supplied label and available safety information is particularly important for materials with variable compositions or form-specific hazards. The listed 500ml Packs option helps identify the required pack for procurement.

Frequently Asked Questions About Glacial acetic acid

What is Glacial acetic acid used for in a laboratory?

Its relevant applications include preparing acetate buffers and acid–base studies. Choose a procedure only when the exact product composition, laboratory facilities, and necessary safety controls meet the method requirements. Some applications call for additional characterization or method-specific grades.

What are the chemical formula and CAS details of Glacial acetic acid?

The molecular formula entry is C2H4O2, and the CAS entry is 64-19-7. Where this is a formulated solution, variable-composition material, or unspecified hydrate, a single chemical identifier cannot reliably describe the entire product.

How does the form or concentration affect work with Glacial acetic acid?

Physical form, hydration, concentration, and solvent composition can influence calculations, solubility, reactivity, and handling. Verify the identity on the supplied container and use the method requirements rather than assuming that similarly named products are interchangeable.

How should Glacial acetic acid be stored?

Keep sealed, ventilated and segregated from strong oxidizers and bases. Keep the original identity label legible, follow the applicable supplier Safety Data Sheet, and inspect the material before use. Do not use a general storage rule to override a formulation-specific incompatibility.

What precautions are needed when handling Glacial acetic acid?

Concentrated acid can cause burns; use splash protection. Wear laboratory eye protection, compatible gloves, and suitable clothing. Use ventilation and supervised techniques appropriate to the assessed hazards, and follow institutional spill response, waste management, and emergency procedures.

Storage Conditions for Glacial acetic acid

Keep sealed, ventilated and segregated from strong oxidizers and bases. Keep containers properly labelled, tightly closed when not in use, and physically separated from incompatible substances identified in the product Safety Data Sheet. Check the actual material composition and recommended temperature range before assigning storage space. Monitor packaging integrity and avoid conditions that could lead to contamination or degradation.

Precautions for Handling Glacial acetic acid

Read the current product Safety Data Sheet and conduct a laboratory risk assessment before opening the pack. Concentrated acid can cause burns; use splash protection. Wear compatible protective gloves, laboratory clothing, and eye or face protection as appropriate. Use ventilation or a fume hood when required, prevent inhalation and contact, and keep incompatible reagents apart. Follow established procedures for spills, waste disposal and emergency response; provide competent supervision in teaching laboratories.