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Acetic acid - Reciprocal Net Common Molecule | Log in |
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Acetic acidAcetic acid is the compound responsible for the pungent characteristic odor and sour taste of vinegar.
Chemical Formula:
C2H4O2
Other names:
Layman's explanation:
Acetic Acid commonly associated with vinegar; it is the most commercially important organic acid and is used to manufacture a wide range of chemical products, such as plastics and insecticides. It is produced naturally by Aceto bacteria but, except for making vinegar, is usually made through synthetic processes. Ethanoic acid is used as herbicide, as a micro-biocide, as a fungicide and for pH adjustment.
Keywords:
herbicide,
fungicide,
plastic,
vinegar
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