Product Name:
Acetate
Chemical Category:
Carboxylate / Organic Acid Derivative
General Formula:
CH₃COO⁻X⁺ (X = metal ion, organic group, or polymer backbone)
CAS Number:
Varies by compound (e.g., 64-19-7 for Acetic Acid, 141-78-6 for Ethyl Acetate)
Appearance:
Usually white crystals, powders, or clear liquid esters depending on form
Acetate refers to the anion or ester of acetic acid (CH₃COOH). Acetates occur widely as salts of metals (e.g., calcium, zinc, sodium) and as esters (e.g., ethyl acetate, cellulose acetate). These compounds serve as crucial intermediates and functional additives in industries such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, plastics, food, and cosmetics. Acetate derivatives vary greatly in physical state and function—from solid buffers and chelators to solvents, polymers, and bioactive compounds.
| Type | Chemical Name | Physical Form | Application |
| Metal Acetates | Zinc Acetate, Calcium Acetate | White crystals/powders | Nutritional additives, catalyst precursors |
| Organic Esters | Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate | Clear volatile liquids | Solvents in paints, coatings, adhesives |
| Cellulose Acetate | Acetylated cellulose polymer | Granules or films | Optical films, membranes, plastics |
| Ammonium Acetate | NH₄CH₃COO | Hygroscopic powder | Buffer solutions, biochemical use |
Textile Industry: Dye mordants, printing assistants, fiber-forming materials (e.g., cellulose acetate)
Chemical Manufacturing: Solvents, intermediates, and pH regulators
Food & Nutrition: Preservatives, acidity regulators (e.g., Calcium Acetate in E-code system)
Pharmaceuticals: Buffer agents, active ingredients (e.g., zinc acetate lozenges)
Plastic & Coating Industry: Solvents (ethyl acetate, butyl acetate), film-forming polymers
Laboratories: Biochemical buffers and reagents
Wide chemical compatibility and tunable functionality
High solubility in polar solvents and water (for most salts)
Broad availability in solid and liquid forms
Stable under ambient conditions
Easily incorporated into food, chemical, and industrial formulations
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Packaging and storage conditions vary by acetate type（e.g., esters should be kept away from heat and ignition sources, salts stored sealed against moisture）. Shelf life: Typically 1–2 years in original sealed packaging.
Salts: 25kg bags / drums with PE liner
Esters: 200L steel drums or 1000L IBC tanks
Polymers (e.g., cellulose acetate): 20–25kg fiber drums or bulk bags
Custom packaging and labeling available upon request
