Applications of Acetic Acid
Acetic acid has a wide range of applications across various industries:
- Food industry: As vinegar, it's used as a flavoring agent, preservative, and acidulant.
- Chemical industry: Used in the production of cellulose acetate, vinyl acetate monomer, acetic anhydride, and other chemicals.
- Pharmaceutical industry: Employed in the production of aspirin, paracetamol, and other drugs.
- Textile industry: Used as a dyeing and finishing agent.
- Household cleaning: Found in many cleaning products.
