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glacial acetic acid |
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glacial acetic acid [glā′shəl] a clear, colorless liquid or crystalline substance (CH3COOH) with a pungent odor. It is obtained by the destructive distillation of wood, by oxidation of acetylene and water by air, or by the oxidation of ethyl alcohol by aerobic bacteria, as in the production of vinegar. Glacial acetic acid is strongly corrosive and potentially flammable, having a low flash point. It is miscible in alcohol, ether, glycerol, and water and is used as a solvent for organic compounds. Also called vinegar acid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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2% glacial acetic acid in water (10:90 vol/vol) and was maintained at a flow of 1 mL/min. Five drops of glacial acetic acid were added and the mixture was refluxed for three hours. |
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