Looking for High Purity Glacial Acetic Acid Supplier in India?
There's something almost poetic about a chemical named after ice. Glacial Acetic Acid derives its name from the fact that if it is simply cooled a little – below 16.6 degrees Celsius – it freezes into crystals, much like ice. However, in reality, no one cares about crystals when they use Glacial Acetic Acid. They only care about an acid that is dependable and highly concentrated.
We supply Pharma Grade Glacial Acetic Acid (CAS 64-19-7) from Ankleshwar, Gujarat — at 99.5%+ purity, which is the concentration required for pharmaceutical synthesis and formulation applications where water content can't be tolerated. It's used as a pH adjuster, reaction solvent, and in the production of acetate salts and esters across drug manufacturing processes.
If you're procuring Glacial Acetic Acid for a regulated pharma application and need proper supply documentation — CoA, MSDS, safety data — we have it ready. Reach out to discuss your requirement and we'll respond within one business day.
General Information
Glacial Acetic Acid (CAS #64-19-7) is basically acetic acid in its most pure, water-free state – a clear and colorless liquid with an unmistakable smell of acetic acid similar to that of vinegar. Unlike regular acetic acid that can be diluted, glacial acetic acid is concentrated, usually 99.5% or more. This aspect is very important for industrial applications since even the smallest water content can ruin an entire process.
The compound is miscible with water, alcohol, and a few other common solvents; however, its high reactivity makes it capable of being the basis of many other compounds – acetic anhydride, acetate esters, cellulose acetate, among others. This reactivity is the core characteristic of glacial acetic acid since it is a solvent that actively participates in reactions rather than being a passive medium.
Handle it with respect, though. It's corrosive, and it demands proper storage and handling — away from strong bases, oxidizers, and reactive metals. That's just part of working with a chemical this potent; the payoff is a raw material that pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers have relied on for generations because it simply performs, batch after batch.
In pharma applications specifically, it's typically supplied at Pharma Grade, meeting the purity standards needed where the compound isn't just a processing aid but sometimes plays a role in the formulation itself.
Applications
Glacial Acetic Acid serves key functional roles in pharmaceutical manufacturing:
Chemical synthesis and intermediates
Serves as a key reagent in producing acetic anhydride, acetate esters, and other downstream chemicals used across pharma manufacturing.
Reaction solvent
Used as a solvent in a range of organic reactions, including bromination, hydrolysis, and reduction reactions.
pH adjustment
Commonly used in laboratory and manufacturing settings to adjust and control pH during formulation processes.
Solubility enhancement
Helps improve the solubility of certain active ingredients during drug formulation and development.
Pharmaceutical formulation support
Plays a role in various stages of drug manufacturing where a strong, reliable acid is required.
