Acetic Acid Glacial

Product Description

• Composition: Glacial acetic acid is essentially pure acetic acid, with less than 1% water content. 
• Appearance: It's a clear, colorless liquid with a pungent, vinegar-like odor. 
• Solidification: The name "glacial" comes from its ability to form solid, ice-like crystals when cooled, hence the name "ice vinegar" in German. 
• Chemical Formula: CH3COOH. 
• Uses: It's used in various chemical synthesis reactions, as a solvent, and in the production of other chemicals, such as acetic anhydride, cellulose acetate, and acetic esters. 
• Safety: Glacial acetic acid is corrosive and potentially flammable, so handling it requires appropriate precautions. 
• Other Names: It's also known as anhydrous acetic acid or ethanoic acid.