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The chemical formula of acetic acid is CH3COOH; the IUPAC name is ethanoic acid.

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What is another word for ethanoic acid?

Acetic Acid. In the modern IUPAC Nomenclature it is 'Ethanoic Acid' The old cammercial name is 'Acetic Acid'. The chemical formula/structure is 'CH3COOH'.


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Common name and chemical formula for acetic acid?

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What is the condensed formula for acetic acid?

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What is the element symbol for acetic acid?

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How do you tell the difference between water and acetic acid?

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