Acetic Acid Specification
- Molecular Weight
- 60.05 g/mol Grams (g)
- Structural Formula
- CH COOH
- Medicine Name
- Acetic Acid
- Chemical Name
- Acetic Acid
- Usage
- Food industry: Used as an acidulant, preservative, and pH regulator, and is the main acid present in vinegar.
Pharmaceutical industry: Used in the manufacture of medicines and as a pH-adjusting agent in some formulations.
Chemical industry: Used as a raw material for producing chemicals such as acetate esters, acetic anhydride, and vinyl acetate.
Textile industry: Used in dyeing and finishing processes to help control pH.
Cosmetics and personal care: Used as a pH-adjusting and conditioning ingredient in certain formulations.
Cleaning products: Dilute acetic acid solutions can help remove mineral deposits and scale.
Agriculture: Used in some agricultural and crop-management applications as an acidifying agent.
Laboratory use: Used as a solvent, reagent, and pH-control agent in chemical and analytical processes.
Acetic Acid Trade Information
- Minimum Order Quantity
- 1 kg
Acetic Acid About
Acetic acid is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic sharp, pungent odor and sour taste. It is a weak organic acid with the chemical formula CHCOOH and is commonly found in dilute form in vinegar. Acetic acid is widely used as an acidifying agent, preservative, pH regulator, and chemical intermediate in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications. It is also used in the production of various chemicals, plastics, textiles, and cleaning products. Concentrated acetic acid is corrosive and should be handled with appropriate safety precautions.