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CH3CO2H (common name acetic acid) in
chemistry, one of the simplest members of a
series of organic acids called fatty acids.
In the pure state it is a colourless liquid
with an unpleasant pungent odour; it
solidifies to an icelike mass of crystals at
16.7 degrees C/70.9 degrees F, and hence is
often called glacial acetic acid. Vinegar is
3-6% ethanoic acid. Cellulose (derived from
wood, etc.) is treated with ethanoic acid to
produce a cellulose acetate solution, which
can be used to make plastic items by
injection moulding, or extruded to form
synthetic textile fibres.