What is glacial acetic acid? What are its uses?



What is glacial acetic acid? What are its uses?..

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Glacial acetic acid refers to pure, anhydrous acetic acid (CH3COOH). It's called 'glacial' because it can be obtained by cooling the solution below its freezing point and allowing crystals to form. Glacial acetic acid has various uses, including as a catalyst in organic reactions, a solvent for certain substances, and as a preservative and antibacterial agent.

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