Vinyl Acetate Monomer in Basic Chemistry useful information

Product Name : Vinyl Acetate Monomer

Synonyms : Acetic acid vinyl ester; acetoxyethene; VyAc; VAM; zeset T; VAM vinyl acetate monomer; acetic acid ethenyl ester; 1-acetoxyethylene;
 
About the product : Vinyl acetate monomer, an organic compound, is a colourless liquid with a pungent odour. It is an essential polymer in industry and is the precursor to polyvinyl acetate. It is highly flammable and insoluble in water. It is used to manufacture a broad range of industrial and consumer products.

Product Identification Features:
CAS Number: 108-05-04
H.S. Code: 29153200
Chemical formula: C4H6O2
Chemical Properties:
Melting point: -93 C
Boling point: 72.7 C
Specific gravity: 0.9335-0.9345
Solubility in water: Insoluble
Vapour density: 3

Uses :

• Used to manufacture paints, adhesives and coatings.
• Used as a raw material for producing polyvinyl alcohol.
• Used to produce polyvinyl acetate.
• Used in textile and furnishing industry.
•  Used in automotive and architectural applications.

Production Process : Industrially, vinyl acetate is produced via a reaction between ethylene and acetic acid with oxygen in the presence of palladium as a catalyst.
Ethylene + acetic acid + 1/2 O2 → Vinyl acetate + H2O