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They are the same thing, ethanoic acid is just another name of acetic acid. Just like how murtratic acid is another name for hydrochloric 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'.


What is the technical name for acetic acid?

Acetic acid is (one of) the technical name(s). The official name is ethanoic acid.


What is the common name of ethanoic acid?

The common name for ethanoic acid is acetic acid.


Is ethanoic acid acetic acid?

Yes, ethanoic acid and acetic acid are the same compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH. Ethanoic acid is the systematic IUPAC name, while acetic acid is the common name for this compound.


Can ethanoic acid neutralise nitric acid?

No, ethanoic acid (acetic acid) cannot neutralize nitric acid. Nitric acid is a strong acid and acetic acid is a weak acid, so the reaction between them would not result in neutralization.


Does vinegar contain ethanoic acid?

Vinegar is a 4% to 10% solution of Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH, also known as Acetic acid)


Which is weaker hydrobromic acid or ethanoic acid?

HBr is a strong acid. Ethanoic acid (acetic acid) is a weak acid. So ethanoic acid is weaker.


Chemical name for Acetic acid?

Acetic acid is the chemical name and the fomula is CH3COOH,


Which acid is the weakest ethanoic sulfuric or hydrocloric?

Acetic acid is a weak acid. The other three are strong.


What is the name of HOOCCH3?

The IUPAC name is ethanoic acid, but it's usually called acetic acid.


Is ethanoic acid found in stores?

Yes, ethanoic acid, also known as acetic acid, is commonly found in stores in the form of vinegar. Vinegar typically contains around 5-8% acetic acid dissolved in water.


What is the chemical formula and IUPAC name of acetic acid?

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