Acetic acid
Appearance: Colorless Liquid.
Chemical Name: E260, Vinegar Acid, Ethanoic Acid
Chemical Formula: CH3COOH
Packaging Type: 60 kg Drums, 1 Ton Containers
Definition and Areas of Use:
It is manufactured in industry by biological and synthetic means. Its salt and ester are called acetate. It is completely soluble in water. It is a weak acid. Glacial acetic acid type of acetic acid contains 99.5% pure acetic acid. This 99.5% glacial form of acetic acid solidifies at 17°C and forms a structure similar to crystalline ice particles.
Areas of Use
- It is used in vinegar production. It also prevents the formation of microorganisms in pickle making and prevents vegetables from spoiling.
- It is used as a raw material in the production of many chemicals in industry. It is especially used in the production of vinyl acetate, and the polyvinyl acetate obtained from it is used as wood glue.
- It is used in industry as a solvent. For example, it is used as a solvent in the production of terephthalic acid, which is used in the production of PET plastics. This use is 5-10% of the total use of acetic acid.
- 4. It is used as a buffer in the food industry. It is used as an acidifier, preservative and flavor enhancer.