Acetic acid: Difference between revisions
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==Chemical and physical properties== | ==Chemical and physical properties== | ||
Acetic acid is a low molecular-weight organic acid, with a lower acidity than lactic acid. It is the acid conjugate to ethanol and is often formed by the oxidation thereof. Along with water, it is the primary component in vinegar, and thus its flavor and odor are characteristic of vinegar. As a pure liquid, it has a boiling point of ~ | Acetic acid is a low molecular-weight organic acid, with a lower acidity than lactic acid. It is the acid conjugate to ethanol and is often formed by the oxidation thereof. Along with water, it is the primary component in vinegar, and thus its flavor and odor are characteristic of vinegar. As a pure liquid, it has a boiling point of ~120º C and a vapor pressure at room temperature around 1000 Pa, indicating moderate volatility. | ||
==In Lambic== | ==In Lambic== | ||