High Purity Acetic Acid Powder

Acetic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH. It is an organic monobasic acid and the main component of vinegar. Pure anhydrous acetic acid (glacial acetic acid) is a colorless, hygroscopic liquid with a freezing point of 16.6°C (62°F). After solidification, it becomes colorless crystals. Its aqueous solution is weakly acidic and highly corrosive, and is highly corrosive to metals. Vapor is irritating to eyes and nose.

Acetic acid is widely distributed in nature. For example, in fruit or vegetable oils, acetic acid exists mainly in the form of esters. Acetic acid exists in animal tissues, excreta and blood in the form of free acid. Many microorganisms can ferment different organic compounds into acetic acid.

In households, a dilute solution of acetic acid is often used as a descaling agent. In the food industry, acetic acid is an acidity regulator specified in the food additive list E260. Although decomposed into weak acids in aqueous solution, acetic acid is corrosive and its vapors are irritating to the eyes and nose. Acetic acid, a simple carboxylic acid, is an important chemical reagent. Acetic acid is also used to make cellulose acetate for motion picture film and polyvinyl acetate in wood binders, as well as many synthetic fibers and fabrics.