Acetic Acid, Glacial

Acetic Acid, Glacial, 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 weak acid, when concentrated it is corrosive and can attack the skin. In its glacial form (undiluted), acetic acid is used as a polar protic solvent. As a solvent it is used in the purification by recrystallization of organic compounds. Ungraded products supplied by MilliporeSigma are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for consumption.