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Acetic vs Ethanoic - What's the difference?

acetic | ethanoic |

In organic chemistry terms the difference between acetic and ethanoic

is that acetic is of or pertaining to acetic acid or its derivatives while ethanoic is iUPAC nomenclature for CH3COO.

As an adjective acetic

is of, pertaining to, or producing vinegar.

As a noun ethanoic is

iUPAC nomenclature for CH3COO.

acetic

English

Adjective

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  • (organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or producing vinegar
  • (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to acetic acid or its derivatives

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    ethanoic

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    Noun

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  • (organic chemistry) IUPAC nomenclature for CH3COO-

    • Derived terms

    * ethanoic acid * ethanoic anhydride

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