Acetic Acid

Acetic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH₃COOH that is a corrosive, colorless liquid. It is also called ethanoic acid, ethylic acid, vinegar acid, and methane carboxylic acid. The second-simplest carboxylic acid is acetic acid (after formic acid). It is a significant chemical reagent and industrial chemical produced largely for creating synthetic fibers and fabrics, polyvinyl acetate for wood glue, and cellulose acetate for photographic film. Acetic acid in diluted form is frequently used in homes as a descaling agent. Acetic acid is regulated by the food additive code E260 in the food sector as a condiment and an acidity regulator. The acetyl group, produced from acetic acid, is essential to all life forms in biochemistry. It is essential for the metabolism of lipids and carbohydrates when linked to coenzyme A. Acetic acid bacteria, particularly those in the genus Acetobacter and the species Clostridium acetobutylicum, generate and excrete acetic acid. Acetic...