Is Acetic Acid Reactive?
Is Acetic Acid Reactive? Acetic acid or acetic anhydride can explode with nitric acid if not kept cold. Potassium hydroxide residue in a catalyst pot reacted violently when acetic acid was added [MCA Case History 920. 1963]. … Addition of a small amount of water may largely eliminate the risk of explosion [NFPA 491M. Is