Acetic Acid 50%
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Acetic 50%
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Acetic acid - CH3COOH.
Acetic acid 50% (ethanoic acid) methane carboxylic acid is an organic compound from the group of carboxylic acids. Acetic acid is a natural acid found in most fruits and is produced by bacterial fermentation. Industrially produced, obtained by bacterial fermentation of sugar, molasses, alcohol or chemical synthesis from acetaldehyde.
Properties:
Acetic acid is a colourless, corrosive liquid with a pungent smell of vinegar. Easily soluble in water and methyl alcohol. Acetic acid has hygroscopic properties.
Application:
- for the production of marinades, processed cheese, sauces and salads. It is used as a preservative against bacteria and fungi and also as a fragrance;
- for the tanning of hides;
- for colouring;
- for descaling;
- as a component of cleaning and disinfecting agents;
- treatment of industrial water.
Other applications: organic synthesis, production of monochloroacetic acid, acetic anhydride, polyvinyl acetate; also as a natural latex coagulator.