Optical constants of C2H4O2 (Acetic acid)
El-Kashef 2000: n 0.4–0.8 µm
Wavelength:
µm
(0.4–0.8)
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
n
k
LogX
LogY
eV
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n=1.340964+10708.022\text{×}10^{-6}λ^{-2}$$Conditions
temperature: 293
Comments
20 °C
References
H. El-Kashef. The necessary requirements imposed on polar dielectric laser dye solvents. Physica B 279, 295-301 (2000)
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Additional information
About Acetic acid
Acetic Acid (C2H4O2): A colorless liquid at room temperature, acetic acid is the primary component of vinegar, giving it its characteristic pungent smell and sour taste. It has a wide range of industrial and household applications, from synthetic fiber and plastic production to food preservatives. In its undiluted form, it's known as glacial acetic acid. Acetic acid exhibits strong hydrogen bonding properties, leading to its miscibility with water. In the realm of optics, it's sometimes used as a solvent or component in complex liquid mixtures. Chemical formula: CH3COOH (AcOH)
Other names and variations:- C2H4O2
- Ethanoic acid
- Acetyl hydroxide
- Hydrogen acetate (HAc)
- Ethylic acid
- Methanecarboxylic acid