Peracetic acid

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Peracetic acid
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Peroxyacetic acid
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Ethaneperoxoic acid [1]
Other names
Peroxyacetic acid
Acetic peroxide
Acetyl hydroperoxide
Proxitane
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
AbbreviationsPAA
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
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EC Number
  • 201-186-8
KEGG
PubChem CID
RTECS number
  • SD8750000
UNII
UN number 3107 3105
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  • InChI=1/C2H4O3/c1-2(3)5-4/h4H,1H3
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  • CC(=O)OO
Properties
CH3CO3H
Molar mass 76.05 g/mol
AppearanceColorless liquid
Density 1.0375 g/mL
Melting point 0 °C (32 °F; 273 K) [2]
Boiling point 105 °C (221 °F; 378 K) 25 C @ (1.6 kPa) [2]
Acidity (pKa)8.2
1.3974 (589 nm, 20 °C) [2]
Viscosity 3.280 cP
Pharmacology
QG51AD03 ( WHO )
Hazards
GHS labelling:
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Danger
H226, H242, H302, H312, H314, H332, H400
P210, P220, P233, P234, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P312, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P312, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P312, P321, P322, P330, P363, P370+P378, P391, P403+P235, P405, P411, P420, P501
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704.svgHealth 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g. chlorine gasFlammability 2: Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Flash point between 38 and 93 °C (100 and 200 °F). E.g. diesel fuelInstability 2: Undergoes violent chemical change at elevated temperatures and pressures, reacts violently with water, or may form explosive mixtures with water. E.g. white phosphorusSpecial hazard OX: Oxidizer. E.g. potassium perchlorate
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2
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Flash point 40.5 °C (104.9 °F; 313.6 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Peracetic acid (also known as peroxyacetic acid, or PAA) is an organic compound with the formula CH3CO3H. This peroxy acid is a colorless liquid with a characteristic acrid odor reminiscent of acetic acid. It can be highly corrosive.

Contents

Peracetic acid is a weaker acid than the parent acetic acid, with a pKa of 8.2. [2]

Production

Peracetic acid is produced industrially by the autoxidation of acetaldehyde: [2]

O2 + CH3CHO → CH3CO3H

In the presence of a strong acid catalyst, such as sulfuric acid, acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide produce peracetic acid: [3]

H2O2 + CH3CO2H ⇌ CH3CO3H + H2O

However, in concentrations (3-6%) of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide marketed for household use, mixing without a strong acid catalyst will not form peracetic acid.

As an alternative, acetyl chloride and acetic anhydride can be used to generate a solution of the acid with lower water content.

Peracetic acid is generated in situ by some laundry detergents. This is achieved by the action of bleach activators, such as tetraacetylethylenediamine and sodium nonanoyloxybenzenesulfonate, upon hydrogen peroxide formed from sodium percarbonate in water. The peracetic acid is a more effective bleaching agent than hydrogen peroxide itself. [4] [5] PAA is also formed naturally in the environment through a series of photochemical reactions involving formaldehyde and photo-oxidant radicals. [6]

Peracetic acid is always sold in solution as a mixture with acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide to maintain its stability. The concentration of the acid as the active ingredient can vary.

Uses

The United States Environmental Protection Agency first registered peracetic acid as an antimicrobial in 1986 for indoor use on hard surfaces. Use sites include agricultural premises, food establishments, medical facilities, and home bathrooms. Peracetic acid is also registered for use in dairy and cheese processing plants, on food processing equipment, and in pasteurizers in breweries, wineries, and beverage plants. [7] It is also applied for the disinfection of medical supplies, to prevent biofilm formation in pulp industries, and as a water purifier and disinfectant. Peracetic acid can be used as a cooling tower water disinfectant, where it prevents biofilm formation and effectively controls Legionella bacteria. Nu-Cidex is the trade name for a brand of antimicrobial peracetic acid. [8]

In the European Union, peroxyacetic acid was reported by the EFSA after submission in 2013 by the US Department of Agriculture. [9]

Decontamination kits for cleaning fentanyl analogues from surfaces (as used by many police forces, amongst others) often contain solid peracetyl borate, which mixes with water to produce peracetic acid. [10]

Epoxidation

Although less active than more acidic peracids (e.g., m-CPBA), peracetic acid in various forms is used for the epoxidation of various alkenes (Prilezhaev reaction). Useful applications are for unsaturated fats, synthetic and natural rubbers, and some natural products such as pinene. A variety of factors affect the amount of free acid or sulfuric acid (used to prepare the peracid). [11]

Safety

Peracetic acid is a strong oxidizing agent and severe irritant to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published the following Acute Exposure Guideline Levels (AEGL): [12]

eight-hour TWA AEGLDefinitionmg/m3ppm
1The concentration at which the general population will experience transient and reversible problems, such as notable discomfort, irritation, or certain asymptomatic non-sensory effects.0.520.17
2The concentration that results in irreversible or other serious, long-lasting adverse health effects or an impaired ability to escape.1.60.52
3The concentration that results in life-threatening health effects or death.4.11.3

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