Acetic Acid
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| CAS No. | 64-19-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 60.052 g/mol |
| Synonym | Vinegar (dilute) Methanecarboxylic acid |
| Uses | Acetic acid is used in many industrial processes for the production of substrates and it is often used as a chemical reagent for the production of a number of chemical compounds like acetic anhydride, ester, vinyl acetate monomer, vinegar, and many other polymeric materials. It can be used as a solvent for recrystallization in many industries. It is also used in cervical cancer screening and for the treatment of infections in medical field. It has also been said to reduce high concentrations of blood sugar. |