Acetate

Acetate, or ethanoate, is the anion of a salt or ester of acetic acid.

Related Topics:
Anion - Salt - Ester - Acetic acid

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In Organic chemistry, the HO acetate ion has the formula CH3CO2-, and is the conjugate base of acetic acid.

Related Topics:
Organic chemistry - Conjugate base - Acetic acid

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Acetate can also refer to cellulose acetate, especially fibers or other derived products such as the acetate disc used in audio record production.

Related Topics:
Cellulose acetate - Acetate disc

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Acetate can be found in many household products.

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Historically (prior to the discovery and naming of actinium) the abbreviation Ac (or AC) was sometimes used in chemical formulas to indicate the acetate ion. For example, the formula for sodium acetate might be given as "NaAc", rather than the more modern "CH3COONa" or "NaC2H3O2". This is still a common practice in the field of organic chemistry.

Related Topics:
Actinium - Sodium acetate - Organic chemistry

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see also acetylation

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