Acetic Acid 5%

Acetic Acid 5% is a clear, colorless, aqueous solution containing 5% acetic acid (CH₃COOH), with a sharp, vinegar-like odor, suitable for laboratory, industrial, and medical applications as a standard mild acid reagent.​

Typical Properties

Concentration: 5% (w/v or v/v) acetic acid in distilled water.​

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid.​

Odor: Pungent, sour, distinctly vinegar-like.​

Solubility: Completely miscible with water.​

pH: Typically around 2.5–3.​

Laboratory and Industrial Applications

Commonly used in pH adjustment for chemical and biological buffers, acid-base titrations, and as a reagent in organic synthesis.​

Utilized as a mild cleaning agent for glassware and instruments, stain remover, and surface sterilizer.​

Essential for DNA/protein extraction, food testing protocols, and as a fixative or rinse in microscopy/histology procedures.​

Safety and Handling

Irritates eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; use gloves, eye protection, and operate in ventilated areas.​

Store away from strong acids, bases, ignition sources, and direct sunlight.​

Avoid ingestion, prolonged skin contact, and inhalation of vapors.​

Acetic Acid 5% remains a standardized laboratory and clinical reagent, valued for its consistency, versatility, and ease of use with basic laboratory safety measures.​