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Acetic Acid is a colourless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH. It is also called glacial acetic acid when undiluted. Acetic acid is the main component of vinegar, and has a distinctive sour taste and pungent smell. In food preparation, Acetic Acid can be used as a flavouring and as a food preservative. The acid inhibits bacterial growth, keeping food safe from contamination. Industrially, acetic acid is used in a wide range of processes, including as a weak acid, a solvent, a reagent, a catalyst, and a pesticide, and can be used in the preparation of paints, varnishes and glazes.