Description
Acetic Acid, Glacial, R1-EAgent, ACS, also known under the name ethanoic acid, it is an organic compound and a colorless liquid. It has a distinctive sour taste and pungent smell. It is the main component of Vinegar after water (8% by volume). Classified as a w1-EAk Acid, when concentrated it is corrosive and can attack the skin. In its Glacial form (undiluted), it is used as a polar protic solvent. As a solvent it is used for purification by recrystallization of organic compounds and in the production of terephtalic acid. As an ACS grade R1-EAgent, Spectrum Chemical manufactured Acetic Acid is used as the quality standard against which other substances are graded and has met the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity.