Glacial Acetic Acid (Ethanoic Acid)

Description

Genome Specialities supplies premium-grade Glacial Acetic Acid 99.8%, the pure, anhydrous form of acetic acid.

Acetic Acid is used in food, pharma and other industries.

Known for its high purity and strong acidity, this chemical is widely used across industrial, pharmaceutical, and laboratory applications.

Glacial acetic acid99.8% is the pure, anhydrous (water-free) form of acetic acid (CH₃COOH).

Since Acetic Acid solidifies into ice-like crystals just below room temperature (freezing point: ~16.6°C or ~62°F) is also known as Glacial Acetic Acid.

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Chemical Properties of Glacial Acetic Acid

Genome Specialities ensures consistent quality with precise chemical specifications:

Physical Property	Description / Value
Chemical Formula	CH₃COOH
Molar Mass	60.05 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Odor	Pungent, vinegar-like
Taste	Sour (acidic)
Density	1.049 g/cm³ at 25°C
Melting Point	16.6 °C (can solidify slightly below room temperature)
Boiling Point	118–119 °C
Solubility in Water	Completely miscible
Solubility in Alcohol / Ether	Miscible
Vapor Pressure	11.4 mmHg at 20 °C
Viscosity	1.22 mPa·s at 20 °C
Refractive Index	1.371 at 20 °C
Hygroscopicity	Highly hygroscopic (absorbs water from air)

 

Grades of Glacial Acetic Acid 

Acetic acid is available in several grades, depending on its intended use and level of purity.

1.Glacial Acetic Acid (99–100%)

• Highly concentrated and water-free form
• Used in chemical synthesis and industrial manufacturing
• Ideal for large-scale production processes

2. Food Grade Acetic Acid (Approx. 4–6% or diluted form)

• Approved for food applications by regulatory standards
• Used in vinegar production, pickling, and food preservation
• Safe for controlled food industry usage

3. Pharmaceutical Grade (USP / BP / IP)

• High purity grade meeting pharmacopeia standards
• Used in pharmaceutical formulations and disinfectant preparations
• Suitable for sensitive medical and healthcare applications

4. Technical / Industrial Grade (90–99%)

• Designed for non-food industrial applications
• Used in dyes, coatings, rubber, plastics, and cleaning agents
• Cost-effective solution for large-scale industries

5. Vinegar (Dilute Acetic Acid 4–8%)

• Common household form of acetic acid
• Used in cooking, pickling, and cleaning applications
• Derived from natural fermentation or synthetic processes

Applications of Glacial Acetic Acid

At Genome Specialities, our glacial acetic acid is widely used in:

• Chemical synthesis and organic reactions
• Pharmaceutical intermediates
• Dye and textile industries
• Plastic and polymer production
• Laboratory research and analysis
• Cleaning and industrial processing