Ethanoic Acid (Acetic Acid / Glacial Acid) – Pure 500ml LR Grade (UN 2789)

This high‑quality Ethanoic Acid (also known as Acetic Acid or Glacial Acid) is supplied in a 500ml bottle and manufactured to Laboratory Reagent (LR) Grade standards. With UN Number 2789 and CAS No. 64‑19‑7, this pure acid is ideal for a wide range of school chemistry applications, including esterification, pH studies, and organic reaction investigations.

Ethanoic acid is widely used in science education for demonstrating acid properties, reversible reactions, carboxylic acid behaviour, and preparation of esters. Its high purity makes it suitable for both introductory practical work and advanced chemistry experiments.

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Key Features

• Pure Ethanoic Acid suitable for chemistry laboratories
• Supplied in a 500ml bottle
• Secondary description: Acetic Acid / Glacial Acid
• LR Grade purity for reliable experimental results
• UN Number: 2789
• CAS No: 64‑19‑7
• Exclusive to educational establishments

Ideal for Use in School Science Lessons

Ethanoic acid is an essential reagent across KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level Chemistry, supporting a wide range of curriculum topics. It is ideal for:

• Esterification experiments producing characteristic fruity esters
• pH and neutralisation studies using carboxylic acids
• Investigating reversible reactions and equilibrium principles
• Organic functional group demonstrations including carboxylic acid behaviour
• Preparation of buffer solutions for analytical chemistry work

Reliable, versatile, and essential for organic chemistry teaching, this Ethanoic Acid provides a dependable resource for school science laboratories.