ABSTRACT Acetic acid is a hygroscopic carboxylic compound that is colorless, and has a very sharp aroma and is corrosive to metals and tissues. Some alternative acetic acid names are ethanoic acid, ethyl acid, methanakarboxylic acid, or vinegar acid. Acetic acid has the structural formula C2H4O2, but it is commonly written as CH3COOH and has a molecular weight of 60.05 g/mol. The uses for acet…