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Glacial Acetic Acid
Glacial Acetic Acid (Product Code: SCL-860/173) is nearly water-free acetic acid (ethanoic acid) used to prepare esters, acetate buffers and dilute bench acid in school and college chemistry laboratories. Laboratory staff and senior students work from a 500 ml bottle of analytical reagent sent with an MSDS; the word “glacial” comes from the ice-like crystals it forms in a cool storeroom. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as part of its school chemistry lab equipment in India offer.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Acetic acid (ethanoic acid), CH3COOH |
| Form | Glacial (nearly water-free) liquid; may solidify in a cool room |
| Capacity | 500 ml |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Safety documentation | Supplied with MSDS |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCL-860/173 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Glacial Acetic Acid Used For?
A familiar student experiment is ester formation: glacial acetic acid is warmed with ethanol and a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid in a boiling tube, then poured into cold water so the fruity smell of ethyl acetate can be noticed. In salt analysis, a little acetic acid acidifies the test solution before potassium chromate is added in the barium test. Once neutralised with ammonia, it also demonstrates the ferric chloride test for the acetate ion, which gives a deep red colour.
Biology departments use it in fixatives and stains such as acetocarmine, while chemistry staff combine it with sodium acetate to prepare a pH buffer solution for the lab. The glacial acid is corrosive and flammable, with a choking vinegar-like vapour, so dispense it in a fume cupboard, away from flames and oxidising agents, wearing gloves and goggles. If the contents have solidified, leave the closed bottle in a warm room until it melts – never heat it over a flame.
Supplier
Glacial Acetic Acid is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana, India. The company sources analytical reagents such as this one and supplies them, with their safety data sheets, to schools, colleges and dealers in India and international markets, so a department can order its practical chemicals and apparatus together. More about the company is on the company profile.
Related Chemistry Lab Products
Items used with glacial acetic acid in the esterification practical and the ion tests above:
- Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) — the alcohol that reacts with the acid to form ethyl acetate
- Sulphuric Acid Concentrated — a few drops catalyse the esterification
- Boiling Tubes — hold the ester mixture while it is warmed in a water bath
- Ferric Chloride Anhydrous — dissolved to make the ferric chloride solution for the acetate test
- Potassium Chromate — added after acidifying with acetic acid in the barium test
Other acids, salts and indicators are in the Chemistry Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who supplies Glacial Acetic Acid SCL-860/173?
Glacial Acetic Acid (SCL-860/173) is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd, which trades as ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana, India. The company sources this analytical reagent and dispatches each 500 ml bottle with its MSDS to schools, colleges and dealers in India and international markets.
Why has the glacial acetic acid turned solid in the bottle?
Glacial Acetic Acid freezes at a temperature not far below a comfortable room temperature, so the bottle often solidifies in winter. Stand the closed bottle in a warm room until it melts again; the liquid is still usable, and it should never be heated over a flame.
How do I prepare dilute acetic acid from glacial acetic acid?
To dilute Glacial Acetic Acid, measure the water first, then add the acid slowly while stirring, in the proportion your practical manual states. Work in a fume cupboard, and label the new bottle with its strength and the date it was prepared.
Is glacial acetic acid the same as vinegar?
No. Vinegar is a dilute food-grade solution, whereas Glacial Acetic Acid is a concentrated analytical reagent for laboratory use only. It is corrosive, must never be used in food, and should be kept in the locked chemical store.
What is the shelf life of Glacial Acetic Acid?
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. Keep the Glacial Acetic Acid bottle tightly capped in a cool, ventilated flammables cupboard to protect its quality.
Can Glacial Acetic Acid be shipped abroad?
Glacial Acetic Acid is supplied to India and international markets, but it is both corrosive and flammable, so it travels under dangerous-goods rules. Send the destination and number of bottles through our contact page and we will confirm the shipping route before quoting.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026
