Acetic Acid - HS Code 29152100
Acetic acid, systematically named ethanoic acid, is a colourless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH₃COOH. 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.
Formula: CH3COOH
Molar mass: 60.05 g/mol
IUPAC ID: Acetic acid
Density: 1.05 g/cm
Other names:
- Vinegar (when dilute);
- Hydrogen acetate;
- Methanecarboxylic acid
Autoignition temperature: 427 C (801 F; 700 K)
Acetic Acid Glacial
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 colour 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.
Application
Acetic Acid has a wide range of applications in various areas such as medicine, biotechnology, in food and beverages, polymers, etc. It is also used as a raw material for the production of many downstream products in industries. Some of the important applications are:
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.
Intermediate Chemicals
Acetic acid is used as a polar organic solvent for production of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA).PTA acts as a precursor and is used in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).It is also used to produce many organic and inorganic salts such as silver acetate, palladium acetate, etc.
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.
Pharmaceutical Industry
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.
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.
Available in 30/35 Kg Can and Tanker Load
Available in 30/35 Kg Can and Tanker Load