Acetic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH. It is also known as Ethanoic
Acid. It is one of the simplest carboxylic acids and mainly produced as a precursor to poly-vinyl-acetate
and cellulose acetate. Acetic acid is an important chemical reagent for both industrial and household
purposes. When undiluted, it is sometimes called glacial acetic acid. Vinegar is no less than 4% acetic acid by volume, making acetic acid the main component of vinegar apart from water. General Properties of Acetic Acid:
It is a color less liquid
It has a distinctive sour taste
It is pungent smelling
It is corrosive by nature
It is a natural antibacterial agent
It is a polar solvent, and dissolves both polar as well as non-polar compounds such as oils Sulphur and iodine.FOOD INDUSTRY
It is an approved food additive and is present in many packaged food products as an acidity regulator and as a condiment. It is the main ingredient for the production of vinegar. Acetic acid is also used as an antimicrobial agent.
TEXTILE INDUSTRY
It is used for manufacturing synthetic fibres in the textile industry. They are used for textile processing and printing. During the dyeing process, acetic acid plays a vital role in maintaining accurate and constant pH.
OTHER APPLICATIONS
Acetic acid is used for manufacturing perfumes, fragrances, pesticides and insecticides. It is used in the printing industry as a component of inks and dyes, in polymer industry for manufacturing rubber, plastics, soft drink bottles, etc. It is even used to produce cellulose acetate for photographic films.
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It is used for medicinal purposes such as for outer ear infections, to help prevent the growth of fungus and bacteria. It is also used as an effective tool for cervical cancer screening and has also been known to have used in controlling some symptoms of diabetes. In clinical laboratory acetic acid is used for the testing of blood samples.
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