Let us learn about Acetic Acid Formula
Different acids have different formulae. For e.g., the formula for sulphuric acid is H2SO4; the formula for nitric acid is HNO3. But one common thing in all acids is that they always have at least one hydrogen atom in their molecule.
Let us see about acetic acid formula. All organic acids contain the carboxyl group,-COOH, as their functional group. Of those which contain one carboxyl group in each molecule the commonest aliphatic ones are the so-called fatty acids, which form a homologous series of general molecular formula CH2n+1.COOH. The lowest members are formic acid H.COOH and the acetic acid is CH3 COOH.
Acetic acid is one of the simplest carboxylic acids (the second-simplest, next to formic acid). It is an important chemical reagent and industrial chemical that is used in the production of polyethylene terephthalate mainly used in soft drink bottles; cellulose acetate, mainly for photographic film; and polyvinyl acetate for wood glue, as well as many synthetic fibres and fabrics. In households diluted acetic acid is often used in descaling agents. In the food industry acetic acid is used under the food additive code E260 as an acidity regulator.
Thus Acetic acid, also known as ethanoic acid, is an organic chemical compound best recognized for giving vinegar its sour taste and pungent smell.
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