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Acetic Acid.

Here are some more older names for various carboxylic(fatty) acids.

Formic Acid (Methanoic Acid)

Propanoic acid remains unchanged. As does Butanoic Acid

However,

Valeric Acid ( Pentanoic Acid)

Try Stearic Acid. (CH3(CH2)16COOH).

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What is the common name of ethanoic acid?

The common name for ethanoic acid is acetic acid.


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.


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.


What is the difference between acetic acid and ethanoic acid?

There is no difference between acetic acid and ethanoic acid - they are the same compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH. "Acetic acid" is the common name used in the IUPAC nomenclature system, while "ethanoic acid" is the systematic (or traditional) name for the compound.


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.


What is the result for ethanoic acid plus vinegar?

Nothing. Because you are mixing two of the same together. Vinegar is the 'everyday ' name for ethanoic (Acetic) acid.


What is the slang name for Acetic Acid?

Vinegar. The correct name is Ethanoic acid.


Is ethanoic acid an alkali?

No, ethanoic acid is not an alkali. It is a weak organic acid commonly known as acetic acid. Alkalis are substances that are bases and have a pH greater than 7, while ethanoic acid has a pH less than 7.


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.


What acid is found in vinegar?

Acetic acid (IUPAC name: ethanoic acid), CH3COOH.


What is the formal name for vinegar?

The formal name for vinegar is acetic acid. Its IUPAC name is ethanoic acid.