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Chapter : 6. Carbon and Its Compound
Uses of Ethanoic Acid
86. Uses of Ethanoic Acid : (i) It is used for making vinegar. (ii) It is used as a laboratory reagent (iii) It is used for preparation of white lead [2PbCO3.Pb(OH)2] which is used in white paints. (iv) It is used for coagulation of rubber from latex and casein (protein) from milk (v) It is used in preparation of acetone, ethyl acetate, acetic anhydride, aspirin which is used in medicines. (vi) It is used in preparation of cellulose acetate which is used for making photographic film. (vii) Its esters are used in artificial flavours in perfumes. (viii) Its 5% solution is bactericidal (destroys bacteria) (ix) Its compound basic copper acetate (verdigris) is used as green pigment. (x) Aluminium acetate and chromium acetate are used as mordants in dyeing and waterproofing of fabrics.