acetic acid, CH3COOH, C2H4O2
a chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless liquid with a characteristic odour of vinegar, is miscible with water, alcohol, glycerol and ether, and is used as a flavoring agent or a preservative, in the production of plastics, pharmaceuticals, insecticides, textiles, dyes and sometimes to acidize oil wells, terava lõhnaga hügroskoopne värvuseta aine
