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Definition of CH3COOH

CH3COOH
Formula For"mu*la, n.; pl. E. Formulas, L. Formul[ae]. [L., dim. of forma form, model. SeeForm, n.] 1. A prescribed or set form; an established rule; a fixed or conventional method in which anything is to be done, arranged, or said. 2. (Eccl.) A written confession of faith; a formal statement of foctrines. 3. (Math.) A rule or principle expressed in algebraic language; as, the binominal formula. 4. (Med.) A prescription or recipe for the preparation of a medicinal compound. 5. (Chem.) A symbolic expression (by means of letters, figures, etc.) of the constituents or constitution of a compound. Note: Chemical formul[ae] consist of the abbreviations of the names of the elements, with a small figure at the lower right hand, to denote the number of atoms of each element contained. Empirical formula (Chem.), an expression which gives the simple proportion of the constituents; as, the empirical formula of acetic acid is C2H4O2. Graphic formula, Rational formula (Chem.), an expression of the constitution, and in a limited sense of the structure, of a compound, by the grouping of its atoms or radicals; as, a rational formula of acetic acid is CH3.(C:O).OH; -- called also structural formula, constitutional formula, etc. See also the formula of Benzene nucleus, under Benzene. Molecular formula (Chem.), a formula indicating the supposed molecular constitution of a compound.

Meaning of CH3COOH from wikipedia

- acidic, colourless liquid and organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH (also written as CH3CO2H, C2H4O2, or HC2H3O2). Vinegar is at least 4% acetic...
- occurs when the household products, baking soda and vinegar, are combined. CH3COOH + NaHCO3 → CH3COONa + H2CO 3 H2CO 3 → CO 2 + H 2O Industrially, sodium...
- {\displaystyle {\ce {CH3 COOH + H2O <=> CH3 COO- + H3O+}}} Acetic acid, CH3COOH, is an acid because it donates a proton to water (H2O) and becomes its...
- reactions of acetic acid (CH3COOH), the organic acid that gives vinegar its characteristic taste: CH3COOH + H2O ⇌ CH3COO− + H3O+ CH3COOH + NH3 ⇌ CH3COO− + NH+4...
- {1}{n}}\right)\alpha .} For the dimerisation of acetic acid in benzene: 2 CH3COOH ⇌ (CH3COOH)2 2 moles of acetic acid ****ociate to form 1 mole of dimer, so that...
- with acetic acid at 45–55 °C and low pressure (0.05–0.2 bar). H2C=C=O + CH3COOH → (CH3CO)2O (ΔH = −63 kJ/mol) The route from acetic acid to acetic anhydride...
- autoprotolysis: 2 NH3 ⇌ NH−2 + NH+4 Another example is acetic acid: 2 CH3COOH ⇌ CH3COO− + CH3COOH+2 IUPAC, Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 2nd ed. (the "Gold...
- (hydrolysis), copper(I) hydroxide (CuOH) is formed: CuCH3COO + H2O → CuOH + CH3COOH In air, it oxidizes to copper(II) acetate. It forms adducts with organic...
- Acetyl chloride (CH3COCl) is an acyl chloride derived from acetic acid (CH3COOH). It belongs to the class of organic compounds called acid halides. It...
- base of acetic acid. Above a pH of 5.5, acetic acid converts to acetate: CH3COOH ⇌ CH3COO− + H+ Many acetate salts are ionic, indicated by their tendency...