| Physical Properties: Acetic acid generally exists in many plants in its free or ester form in nature. Pure acetic acid is a colorless liquid with an irritating taste and corrosiveness. Soluble in water, ethanol, glycerol, ether, and carbon tetrachloride, insoluble in carbon disulfide. Anhydrous acetic acid solidifies into ice at low temperatures, commonly known as glacial acetic acid. |
| Applications: Acetic acid is mainly used to prepare acetic anhydride, vinyl acetate, acetate esters, metal acetate, chloroacetic acid, cellulose acetate, etc. It is used in the production of ethyl acetate, edible spices, wine flavorings, etc. as an analytical reagent, solvent, and soaking agent. |
