Acetic acid is a clear, colorless, organic liquid with a pungent odor similar to household vinegar. Acetic acid is used as a raw material and solvent in the production of other chemical products, in oil and gas production, and in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
In the chemical industry, acetic acid is used in the production of cleaning products and, in the pharmaceutical industry, in supplements and some medicines, as it is capable of stabilising blood pressure and reducing blood sugar levels. It is also a common ingredient in ointments.