Acetic acid
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Acetic acid
CAS number
64-19-7
Synonyms
Ethanoic acid; Vinegar acid; Methanecarboxylic acid; Ethyllic acid; Pyroligneus acid
Chemical class
Organic Acids
Industry claims found in
banana, beer, beef, apple juice, apricot, blue cheese, blueberries, vinegar, coffee, roasted peanuts
Industry claims used in
condiment relishes, chocolate covered candy, vermouth and table wine
Possible physical or functional effects
Curing and pickling agents; Flavor enhancers; Flavoring agents and adjuvants; pH control agents; Solvents and vehicles; Other
Properties
industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology
Pure acetic acid: moderately toxic by ingestion, inhalation; dilute approved FDA for food use; strong irritant to skin and tissue; TLV 10 ppm in air; LD50 (oral, rat) 3310 mg/kg
