What is glacial acetic acid (cas 64-19-7) used for?

What is (Glacial) Acetic Acid?

CAS 64-19-7 Acetic acid (CH₃COOH) is the common name for ethanoic acid. It is an organic chemical compound that has a distinctive pungent odor and sour flavor, recognizable as the scent and flavor of vinegar.

Acetic acid that contains a very low amount of water (less than 1%) is called anhydrous (water-free) acetic acid or glacial acetic acid.

What is glacial acetic acid (cas 64-19-7) used for?

1. Chemical Synthesis: (Glacial) Acetic Acid is a fundamental feedstock for producing other chemicals, most notably vinyl acetate monomer (for paints and adhesives), acetic anhydride (for cellulose acetate in photographic film and textiles), and various acetate esters (solvents).

2. Pharmaceuticals: Glacial acetic acid (GAA) serves as a solvent and a raw material (a "building block") in the synthesis of many drugs, including antibiotics like penicillin and pain relievers like aspirin.

3. Food Industry: In highly diluted forms (typically 4-8%), it is the active component of vinegar, used for pickling, seasoning, and as a preservative.

4. Laboratory Use: It is used as a acidic solvent and reagent in analytical chemistry and synthesis.

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