Его химическая формула - C₂H₄O₂ (structural formula: CH₃COOH and CAS number is 64-19-7. It is a colorless, corrosive liquid with a pungent, irritating odor, highly miscible with water, ethanol, ether, and most organic solvents. As a key organic acid, glacial acetic acid is a fundamental raw material in chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and textile industries.

Ключевые приложения

Chemical Industry: Core raw material for synthesizing acetates (e.g., vinyl acetate, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate), acetic anhydride, and cellulose acetate. These derivatives are widely used in plastics, adhesives, coatings, and fibers.

Food Industry: Used as a food additive (E260) for acidity regulation, preservative, and flavor enhancer in pickles, sauces, and carbonated drinks. Diluted acetic acid is the main component of vinegar.

Pharmaceutical Industry: Used in the synthesis of antibiotics (e.g., penicillin), vitamins, and analgesics; also as a solvent and pH adjuster in pharmaceutical formulations.

Textile & Dyeing Industry: Serves as a dyeing auxiliary for wool and silk, improving dye fixation and color fastness; used in the production of acetate fibers.

Другие виды использования: Descaling agent for industrial boilers and household appliances (removes calcium carbonate scale); laboratory reagent for acid-base titrations and organic synthesis.