acetate (ඇසිටේට්)

Yes, that’s correct. Acetate is the common name for the ethanoate ion. The systematic name for this ion is ethanoate, and its chemical formula is CH3​COO¯The acetate ion is derived from acetic acid (CH3​COOH) by losing a positively charged hydrogen ion (H⁺). In the context of salts or esters, the term “acetate” is commonly used.

For example:

• Sodium acetate (CH3​COONa) is a salt derived from acetic acid.
• Ethyl acetate is an ester formed by the reaction of acetic acid with ethanol.

The acetate ion is involved in various chemical processes and is a key component in the biochemistry of living organisms.