Basic compounds in the home








Name: Acetic Acid  Alternate: Ethanoic acid
Source: Ethanol (byproduct of fermentation of plants)
      :Acetylene (oil byproduct)
Formula: CH3CO2H
Properties: 
   BP:  117.9 °C
   MP: 16.6 °C
   Density: 1.05g/cc
   Solubility in: Water, alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene, carbon disulfide
   Mildly acidic
   Odor: Sharp
   Reactive with most basic compounds
   Toxic on direct ingestion or inhalation
Uses:
   Precursor to many acetate materials
   Vinegar (as 5% solution in water)
        Used as food flavoring or additive
        Used as deodorizer, especially for  (pet) urine
        Used as solvent for caustics and for removal of some food stains
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Name: Carbonic Acid      Alternate: 
Source:  Water and Carbon Dioxide, Phosgene
Formula: CO(OH)2
Properties:
  Unstable, readily decomposes or reacts to form other compounds
Uses: Intermediate in chemical reactions with such active bases as Ammonia, Chlorine,
          Alcohols
          Precursor to such compounds as Phosgene, Urea, Urethane, Cyanamide
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Name: Formic Acid       Alternate: Methanoic Acid
Source: Distillation of ants
Formula: HCO2H
Properties: 
BP:  100.7 °C
   MP: 8.4 °C
   Density: 1.22g/cc
   Solubility in: Water, alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene
   Mildly acidic
   Odor: Sharp
   Reactive with most basic compounds
   Toxic on direct ingestion or inhalation
 Uses: Precursor to Formaldehyde, Formamide
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