In 1859, it was renamed for Sir Joseph Paxton, architect of the Crystal Palace, who was a major shareholder in the Illinois Central Railroad, which in 1856 was the longest span of railroad in the world (Chicago to Cairo).
Acetic acid, also known as ethanoic acid and methanecarboxylic acid, is a colorless liquid that has a strong and distinct pungent and sour smell. Its chemical formula is C2H4O2: it has two carbon (C) atoms, four hydrogen (H) atoms and two oxygen (O) atoms.t is an organic compound that is classified as a carboxylic acid because a carboxyl (-COOH) group is present in its chemical structure. Acetic acid is also known as the second simplest carboxylic acid.
Common names of esters are derived from the organic acid and the alcohol from which they are derived. For example, when acetic acid reacts with ethyl alcohol, the ester formed is called ethyl acetate. The IUPAC name is different.ommon names of esters are derived from the organic acid and the alcohol from which they are derived. For example, when acetic acid reacts with ethyl alcohol, the ester formed is called ethyl acetate. The IUPAC name is different.