Acetic acid
Acetic acid is a weak acid, and the defining ingredient in vinegar. Aside from its common use in food, acetic acid is an important industrial chemical.
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Production
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Artificial Synthesis
There are several techniques used to produce acetic acid on an industrial scale.
Methanol Carbonylation
Methanol and carbon monoxide are combined under pressure, in the presence of a catalyst.
Ethylene Oxidation
Ethylene is oxidation in the presence of a palladium based catalyst.
Use
Food Preservation
Though acetic acid is commonly generated by certain microbes, in high enough concentrations it preserves food.
Chemical Production
Acetic acid is used in the production of adheisives, inks, and asprin.
