What is another word for ethanoic?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛθɐnˌə͡ʊɪk] (IPA) 
Ethanoic is a term often used in chemistry to describe compounds that contain an acetic acid group. Some synonyms for ethanoic may include acetic, acetyl, or acetate. The term acetic is often used in the food industry to describe the sour taste of vinegar or pickled foods. Acetyl is a term used to describe a functional group containing two carbon atoms, one oxygen atom, and three hydrogen atoms that can be found in various compounds such as acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, and acetylsalicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin. Acetate is a term used for salts or esters of acetic acid and can be found in various industrial and laboratory applications.
