| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 86.0892 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
CC(=O)OC=C
InChI
InChIKey=XTXRWKRVRITETP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C4H6O2/c1-3-6-4(2)5/h3H,1H2,2H3
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 86.0892 |
| Charge | 0 |
| Count |
MOL RATIO
1 MOL RATIO (average) |
| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Additional Stereochemistry | No |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) is a key intermediate used in the making of a number of polymers and resins for adhesives, coatings, paints. Human data on the acute toxicity of vinyl acetate is not available. Based on the carcinogenic potential of vinyl acetate in the animals, the substance can have a cancer risk for humans. Carcinogenicity is thought to act via a secondary mechanism and the concern may only be relevant above threshold concentrations.
