Product Overview

Acetic Acid Glacial 99.5% Extra Pure (CAS No. 64-19-7) is a high-purity, concentrated form of acetic acid containing minimal water content and is widely recognized as one of the most important organic acids used in laboratory and industrial chemistry. It is a clear, colourless liquid with a characteristic pungent odour and exhibits excellent miscibility with water, alcohols, ethers, and numerous organic solvents. Due to its acidic nature, favourable solvent properties, and broad chemical compatibility, glacial acetic acid serves as both a reagent and reaction medium in a wide range of laboratory procedures.

The Extra Pure grade is intended for routine laboratory applications, research activities, educational institutions, and general chemical synthesis where reliable purity and consistent performance are required. It is commonly employed as an acidifying agent, pH modifier, solvent, reagent, and reactant in analytical and preparative laboratories. The product is suitable for routine experimentation, formulation studies, quality control laboratories, and research involving organic and inorganic compounds.

Glacial acetic acid plays a significant role in organic synthesis owing to its ability to participate in esterification, acetylation, neutralization, and condensation reactions. It is extensively used in the preparation of acetate salts, esters, pharmaceutical intermediates, dyes, pigments, fragrances, polymers, and other specialty chemicals. In analytical laboratories, it is also utilized in buffer preparation, reagent formulation, sample treatment, and various experimental procedures where controlled acidity is essential. Its versatility and well-established chemical behaviour have made it one of the most widely used reagents in chemistry laboratories across academic, research, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.

Typical Applications

• General laboratory reagent
• Organic synthesis and preparative chemistry
• Esterification and acetylation reactions
• Preparation of acetate salts and esters
• Buffer and reagent preparation
• pH adjustment and acidification
• Pharmaceutical and research laboratories
• Chemical formulation and quality control applications

Common Synonyms

• Glacial Acetic Acid
• Acetic Acid
• Ethanoic Acid
• Methanecarboxylic Acid
• GAA

Storage Conditions

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture, excessive heat, and direct sunlight. Keep away from oxidizing agents, strong bases, and ignition sources. If crystallization occurs during storage below approximately 16.6°C, warm the container gently until the crystals dissolve completely before use. Keep the container tightly closed after each use to minimize moisture absorption.