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Acetic acid , the concentration of which is close to 100%, is called glacial. 70–80% aqueous solution of acetic acid is called acetic essence, and 3–15% is called vinegar [15]. Aqueous solutions of acetic acid are widely used in the food industry (food additive E260) and household cooking, as well as in canning.

Acetic acid is used to obtain medicinal and aromatic substances, as a solvent (for example, in the production of cellulose acetate, acetone). It is used in typography and dyeing.

Acetic acid is used as a reaction medium for the oxidation of various organic substances. In laboratory conditions, this is, for example, oxidation of organic sulfides with hydrogen peroxide, in industry - oxidation of para-xylene with atmospheric oxygen to terephthalic acid.

Since acetic acid vapors have a strong irritating odor, it can be used for medical purposes as a replacement for ammonia to remove a patient from a fainting state.