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Vinyl acetate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Vinyl acetate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | VAM;Vinyl acetate;Vinyl acetate monomer |
| Chinese name | 醋酸乙烯酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | VAM;乙酸乙烯酯;醋酸乙烯 |
| Chemical category | Fine & Specialty Chemicals |
| CAS No. | 108-05-4 |
| EINECS No. | 203-545-4 |
| Molecular formula | C4H6O2 |
| Molecular weight | 86.09 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.05%; acidity (as acetic acid) ≤0.005%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; polymerization inhibitor (HQ) 5–15 ppm
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid with fruity odor, slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) emulsion (adhesives, coatings), EVA copolymer, textile sizing