Acetate vs. Ethanoate — What's the Difference?

An acetate is a salt formed by the combination of acetic acid with a base (e.g. alkaline, earthy, metallic, nonmetallic or radical base).

(organic compound) The acetate anion [C₂H₃O₂]⁻, a carboxylate and the conjugate base of ethanoic acid (acetic acid).

A salt or ester of acetic acid, containing the anion CH₃COO⁻ or the group —OOCCH₃.

A salt or ester of acetic acid

Cellulose acetate, especially as used to make textile fibres or plastic

A salt or ester of acetic acid.

Cellulose acetate or any of various products, especially fibers, derived from it.

(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of acetic acid.

Cellulose acetate.

A transparent sheet used for overlays.

Ellipsis of acetate disc: a disc of aluminium covered in a wax used to make demonstration copies of a phonograph record.

A salt formed by the union of acetic acid with a base or positive radical; as, acetate of lead, acetate of potash.

A salt or ester of acetic acid

A fabric made from cellulose acetate fibers