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Glacial Acetic Acid (E260)

Glacial Acetic Acid (E260)

  • Origin: India, Korea (South), China, Taiwan
  • CAS Number: 64-19-7
  • HS Code: 2915.21.00
IUPAC Name
acetate
Molecular Formula
C2H3O2-
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
59.0400
InChIKey
QTBSBXVTEAMEQO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI
InChI=1S/C2H4O2/c1-2(3)4/h1H3,(H,3,4)/p-1
Synonyms & Trade Names
acetate; Acetate Ion; 71-50-1; Acetic acid, ion(1-); Acetate ions; Acetate anion; Acetoxy ion; Acetic acid anion; ethanoate; Acetate ion (1-); 569DQM74SC; Natriumazetat; Shotgun; monoacetate; (C2 H3 O)2-; Acetate Standard: CH3CO2- @ 1000 microg/mL in H2O; UNII-569DQM74SC; racemic acetate; acetyl hydroxide; Acetic cid glacial

Categories

Acidity Regulators

Technical Document

Glacial Acetic Acid Glacial acetic acid is a highly concentrated (99.7%+) form of acetic acid produced through methanol carbonylation or fermentation, used as an acidity regulator, preservative, antimicrobial agent, and flavor enhancer (E260) that inhibits microbial growth, adjusts pH, and provides tangy flavor. In the food industry, it functions as a natural preservative, pickling agent, and seasoning ideal for condiments, sauces, and processed foods with clean label appeal.