Acetic acid - Biochemistry - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid
Acetic acid, also known as ethanoic acid, is an organic chemical compound best recognized for giving vinegar its sour taste and pungent s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Biochemistry
The acetyl group, derived from acetic acid, is fundamental to the biochemistry of virtually all forms of life. When bound to coenzyme A i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Production
Acetic acid is produced both synthetically and by bacterial fermentation. Today, the biological route accounts for only about 10% of worl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - History
Vinegar is as old as civilization itself, perhaps older. Acetic acid-producing bacteria are present throughout the world, and any culture...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Safety
Concentrated acetic acid is corrosive and must therefore be handled with appropriate care, since it can cause skin burns, permanent eye d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Applications
Acetic acid is a chemical reagent for the production of many chemical compounds. The largest single use of acetic acid is in the producti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Chemical Properties
The hydrogen (H) atom in the carboxyl group (−COOH) in carboxylic acids such as acetic acid can be given off as an H+ ion (proton), giv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acetic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Acetic Acid - Nomenclature
The trivial name acetic acid is the most commonly used and officially preferred name by the IUPAC. This name derives from acetum, the Lat...   » Read the article