Acetic acid

CH

3

COOH

Acetic acid

About the product

Acetic acid is a weak organic acid with a characteristic sour, pungent odor. The acid is mildly corrosive to metals such as iron, magnesium, and zinc, and forms hydrogen gas and acetate salts.

Examples of applications:

In industry, acetic acid is used in the production of various chemical compounds, descaling agents, pH adjustment, processing, as a solvent in paints and coatings, cleaning agents, and as an acidity regulator in various food products.

Delivery

Delivered in the desired concentration in cans or 1000-liter IBCs.

Synonyms

Vinegar, ethanoic acid, acetic acid, CH3COOH 

CAS-nr. 64-19-7