Acid

Description:
Acetic acid (CH₃COOH) is a colorless liquid organic compound with a strong, pungent smell. It is the main component of vinegar (apart from water).

Applications:

• Food industry (as a preservative and flavoring agent in vinegar)

• Production of synthetic fibers (e.g., cellulose acetate)

• Manufacture of chemicals like acetic anhydride and esters

• Cleaning and descaling agent

• Used in printing and dyeing processes