Glacial Acetic Acid
Biotechnology Organic Acid
Biotechnology Reagents

Glacial Acetic Acid

High-purity glacial acetic acid essential for biotechnology applications. Provides reliable organic acid chemistry for buffer preparation, sample processing, and biochemical procedures requiring precise pH control.

  • High-Purity Organic Acid
  • Buffer Preparation
  • Sample Processing
  • Biochemical Research Grade
  • Laboratory Validated
  • Consistent Performance
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Technical Specifications

Chemical Name: Acetic Acid (Glacial)
Molecular Formula: CH₃COOH
Molecular Weight: 60.05 g/mol
CAS Number: 64-19-7
Purity: ≥99.7% (Glacial grade)
Water Content: ≤0.3%
Physical Form: Clear, colorless liquid
Boiling Point: 118.1°C
Freezing Point: 16.6°C
Density: 1.049 g/mL at 20°C
Storage Temperature: Room temperature (cool, dry place)
Packaging Options: 100mL, 500mL, 1L, 4L, 20L

Applications

Buffer Preparation
DNA/RNA Isolation
Protein Precipitation
pH Adjustment
Chromatography
Educational Research
Histology
Chemical Synthesis
Plant Tissue Studies
Analytical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Synthesis
Quality Control

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized glacial acetic acid grades tailored for specific laboratory and biotechnology applications, ensuring optimal purity and regulatory compliance across diverse analytical and synthetic requirements.

Research Grade
Purity: ≥99.7% Water: ≤0.3% Heavy metals: <5 ppm Application: General laboratory
HPLC Grade
Purity: ≥99.9% UV Absorbance: Low Gradient: Optimized Application: Chromatography
Ultra-Pure Grade
Purity: ≥99.95% Heavy metals: <1 ppm Trace organics: Minimal Application: Sensitive assays
Pharmaceutical Grade
Purity: ≥99.5% (USP) USP: Compliant Validation: Pharmaceutical Application: Drug formulation

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's Glacial Acetic Acid is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international organic acid standards including USP, EP, and ACS specifications. Our acid production ensures consistent purity and regulatory compliance.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing
ACS Reagent Grade Specifications
≥99.7% Purity Verified
Water Content Testing
Acidity Assessment
Stability Testing
Certificate of Analysis
Controlled Environment Storage

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

Glacial Acetic Acid exhibits exceptional acidic solvent properties essential for molecular biology applications. Its high purity and acidic strength ensure reliable performance in demanding protein precipitation protocols, nucleic acid extraction studies, and buffer preparation procedures.

Acidic Solvent Properties
Molecular Weight: 60.05 g/mol
Chemical Formula: CH₃COOH
Acid Strength: Weak organic acid
pKa: 4.76 (25°C)
Physical Properties
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Density (20°C): 1.049 g/cm³
Boiling Point: 117.9°C
Freezing Point: 16.6°C
Laboratory Performance
Protein Precipitation: Effective at low concentrations
DNA Extraction: Protein denaturation
Buffer Preparation: Acetate buffer systems
Fixation Agent: Histological applications
Purity Specifications
Assay (titration): ≥ 99.8%
Water Content: ≤ 0.1%
Residue on Evaporation: ≤ 0.001%
Heavy Metals: ≤ 1 ppm
Stability Properties
Shelf Life: 5 years (room temperature)
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions
Crystallization: May solidify below 16.6°C
Corrosiveness: Corrosive to metals

Performance Characteristics

Detailed performance metrics demonstrate Glacial Acetic Acid superiority in molecular biology applications with exceptional purity, acidic strength, and reproducibility across diverse laboratory protocols and biochemical procedures.

Acid Strength

pKa: 4.76 at 25°C

Consistent acidic properties
Purity Level

Assay: ≥99.8%

Ultra-high purity grade
Water Content

Moisture: ≤0.1%

Anhydrous grade quality
Temperature Range

Working range: 16-100°C

Wide operational temperature range
Batch Reproducibility

Variation: ±0.1% between batches

Exceptional batch consistency
Stability Performance

5 years under proper storage

Extended acid integrity

Safety Information

Corrosive liquid requiring extreme caution. Handle with specialized safety equipment including safety goggles, gloves, and lab coat. Causes severe burns to skin and eyes. Corrosive to respiratory tract. Use only in fume hood. Keep away from bases and metals. Emergency eyewash required.

Corrosive
Severe Burns
Fume Hood Required

Storage & Handling

Store in original containers at room temperature in a dry, well-ventilated area. Use corrosion-resistant containers and avoid metal contact. Keep containers tightly closed and properly labeled. Store away from bases, metals, and oxidizing agents. Maintain temperature above 16.6°C to prevent solidification.

Room temperature storage (>16.6°C)
Corrosion-resistant containers
Well-ventilated area
Away from bases and metals

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Glacial acetic acid provides versatile organic acid functionality through protonation and esterification reactions, enabling precise biochemistry applications with predictable pH adjustment and quantitative chemical modification for research protocols.

Acid-Base Chemistry

Strong organic acid for pH control and buffer preparation

Essential for biochemical systems
Esterification Reactions

Carboxyl group reactivity for derivatization chemistry

Critical for chemical modification
Protein Precipitation

Selective protein precipitation and purification

Enables separation applications
Fixation Chemistry

Cross-linking reactions for tissue preservation

Supporting histological studies

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures global biochemistry laboratory access with complete documentation packages supporting international standards and organic acid method validations.

Research Grade Standards

High purity specifications for biochemistry applications

ISO Standards

International standard compliance for research reagent specifications

Analytical Grade

Analytical grade specifications for chemical studies

Global Compliance

International biochemistry research regulation compliance

Method Validation

Supported organic acid method validation documentation

SDS Documentation

Multi-language Safety Data Sheets (16 sections, GHS compliant)

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's organic chemistry team provides comprehensive method support, troubleshooting assistance, and acid services to optimize glacial acetic acid performance in your specific research applications.

Method Development
  • pH adjustment optimization support
  • Precipitation protocol guidance
  • Chemical modification methods
  • Custom acid procedures
Research Services
  • Certificate of Analysis verification
  • Custom purity analysis
  • Acid content testing
  • Organic chemistry method validation support
Technical Support
  • Acid chemistry troubleshooting consultation
  • Storage and handling guidance
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Research best practices
Supply Solutions
  • Consistent batch scheduling
  • Emergency supply arrangements
  • Custom packaging options
  • Global distribution network

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our glacial acetic acid production emphasizes environmental responsibility through sustainable organic acid synthesis practices, waste minimization, and comprehensive environmental impact management for biochemistry research operations.

Waste Minimization

Optimized organic acid synthesis with minimal waste generation

Water Treatment

Advanced wastewater treatment and recycling systems

Green Production

Energy-efficient acid processing with emission controls

Safe Disposal

Comprehensive guidance for acid waste management

ISO 14001

Environmental management system certified production

Container Recycling

Sustainable container return and recycling programs

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's state-of-the-art organic acid facility employs advanced purification technology and continuous monitoring systems to ensure consistent research-grade glacial acetic acid quality and performance across all production batches.

Production Process

Advanced organic acid synthesis and purification in controlled environment

Multi-stage purification for research grade quality
Quality Testing

Comprehensive analytical testing including titration and chromatography

Acid content verification and purity analysis
Quality Systems

ISO 9001:2015 quality management with organic chemistry laboratory accreditation

Continuous improvement and method validation
Packaging Control

Corrosion-resistant containers with vapor-controlled packaging

Acid stability protection and contamination prevention

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive biochemistry research data demonstrating glacial acetic acid effectiveness across diverse applications with quantified performance metrics and organic acid method validations.

Research Laboratories
Purity: >99.8% acid content Performance: Precise pH control Stability: 36+ months ambient storage
Academic Institutions
Publication Support: 25000+ cited protocols Reproducibility: >99% inter-lab agreement Innovation: Custom acid solutions
Biotechnology Companies
Reliability: 99.8% batch consistency Quality Assurance: Validated acid performance Efficiency: Optimized chemistry protocols

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Superior Purity

Consistently exceeds research specifications with ultra-high purity and exceptional acid performance

Reliable Supply

Guaranteed availability with strategic inventory management and research-grade production scheduling

Organic Chemistry Expertise

Dedicated organic chemistry team provides acid optimization and troubleshooting support

Quality Assurance

Comprehensive certificates with detailed acid performance data and method validation support

Global Standards

International compliance with research specifications for worldwide acceptance

Partnership Approach

Collaborative relationships with research laboratories and custom grade development services