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Vinegar is:

Updated On: Aug 29, 2023
  • $ HCHO $
  • $ HCOOH $
  • $ C{{H}_{3}}CHO $
  • $ C{{H}_{3}}COOH $
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$7-9\%$ dilute solution of acetic acid is known as vinegar. Vinegar can be obtained by the fermentation of ethyl alcohol in the presence of enzyme acetobactor.
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It is an acidic liquid and is composed of 5-8% solution of acetic acid in water. The production of vinegar is done through a fermentation process in which the sugars are converted into acetic acid with the help of acetic acid bacteria. Vinegar is used in cooking, food preservation and cleaning.
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Uses of Carboxylic Acids

Carboxylic acid makes up a series of fatty acids that is essential for human health. Some carboxylic acids such as omega-6 and omega-3 are not produced in the human body. This carboxylic acid helps in maintaining the cell membrane and control nutrient use along with metabolism. It is essential to consume those foods which have fatty acids.

  • In food industries, organic acids are used to produce vinegar, sodium salts and other soft drinks and sodium benzoate is used to preserve foods.
  • In chemical industries, Acetic is used to produce dye-stuff, perfumes and rayon’s etc.
  • In rubber making industry, Acetic acids are used to manufacture the rubber
  • To manufacture the soaps and detergents carboxylic acids such as stearic acids are the most important acid
  • Hexanedioic acid is used during manufacturing of nylon in nylon industries
  • Esters of benzoic acids are used to make perfume, body mist, etc.
  • In drug-making industries, acetylsalicylic acid is used to produce aspirin, phenacetin, etc.

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