Acetic Acid
Chemical Formula: CH3COOH
Product Description
Acetic Acid (Ethanoic Acid) is a clear, colourless liquid with a sharp, pungent vinegar-like odour. It is one of the most important organic acids in industrial chemistry, used as a raw material, solvent, and reagent across textiles, pharmaceuticals, food, and chemical manufacturing. Ganga Chemicals supplies high-purity Acetic Acid of consistent quality pan India.
Available Grades
- Commercial Grade
- Industrial Grade
- Pharma Grade
Industries Served
- Textiles & Synthetic Fibres
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food & Flavours
- Paints & Coatings
- Adhesives & Polymers
- Chemical Synthesis
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
Assay (CH3COOH) | ≥ 99.5% (Glacial) |
Boiling Point | 117–118°C |
Density | 1.049 g/cm³ at 20°C |
Water Content | ≤ 0.15% |
Colour (APHA) | ≤ 10 |
Applications
- Production of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) for paints and adhesives
- Manufacture of cellulose acetate for textiles and photographic film
- Synthesis of acetic anhydride, acetate esters, and other chemicals
- Pharmaceutical intermediate in synthesis of aspirin and other APIs
- Food-grade acidulant and flavouring agent (glacial/dilute forms)
- Solvent in coatings, inks, and resin manufacturing
- Purified terephthalic acid (PTA) production for polyester fibres