Carbonic acid Chemical Properties

Melting point:

211-212 °C(Solv: water (7732-18-5))

Boiling point:

333.6±25.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.668±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

pka

4.36±0.41(Predicted)

Stability:

Cannot be isolated as a pure liquid or solid, since the products of its decomposition, carbon dioxide and water, are much more stable than the acid.

CAS DataBase Reference

463-79-6

EPA Substance Registry System

Carbonic acid (463-79-6)

Carbonic acid Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

colourless aqueous solution

Physical properties

Carbonic acid has the formulaH₂CO₃ (equivalently OC(OH)₂). It is also a name sometimes given to solutions of CO₂ in water

Uses

Carbonic acid is used in the manufacture of soft drinks, inexpensive and artificially carbonated sparkling wines, and other bubbly drinks.

Uses

Carbonic acid (H2CO3) is produced by dissolving carbon dioxide in water. When formed under pressure, it is the gas used in carbonated drinks. In nature, it dissolves the limestone in caves, resulting in the formation of stalactites and stalagmites. It is corrosive as are other acids, although it is considered a rather weak acid.

Definition

ChEBI: Carbonic acid is a carbon oxoacid and a chalcocarbonic acid. It has a role as a mouse metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a hydrogencarbonate.

Carbonic acid(463-79-6)Related Product Information

• Sulfuric acid
• Boric acid
• Nitric acid
• Hydrochloric acid
• Sulfurous Acid
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Hydrogen Sulfide