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Vinyl Acetate




Vinyl acetate, also known as '''VAM''' for Vinyl acetate monomer, has the chemical formula CH3COOCH=CH2 and is a colorless liquid with a sweet flavor. Systematic names include '''1-acetoxyethylene''' and '''acetic acid ethenyl ester'''.

The usual method of preparation is by reaction of Ethylene and Acetic Acid with Oxygen and a Palladium catalyst.

It can be polymerized, either by itself to make Polyvinyl Acetate or with other Monomer s to prepare Copolymers such as Ethylene-vinyl Acetate .


EXTERNAL LINKS


  • [http://www.epa.gov/iris/subst/0512.htm EPA health assessment information on vinyl acetate]



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