ACETIC ACID GLACIAL

Acetic Acid Glacial (CH₃COOH) is a colourless, organic compound with a pungent vinegar-like odour. It’s the primary component of vinegar and a widely used industrial chemical. Key industrial applications include the production of vinyl acetate monomer (used in paints and adhesives), terephthalic acid (a raw material for polyester), and cellulose acetate (used in photographic film and textiles). In the food industry, it serves as a preservative and flavouring agent (vinegar), used in pickling and employed in the production of sauces and dressings. Pharmaceutical applications include use in topical medications and as a solvent and reagent in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It also finds widespread use as a laboratory reagent in various chemical reactions and analyses.