Acetate is one of the common building blocks in the production of complex molecules in living organisms. Acetates are usually found in the form of anions, salts, and esters; of these, the usage of acetate salts is high. Salts are formed when an anion reacts with a cation, resulting in the formation of an ionic compound. Commercially, acetate salts are formed by the reaction of acetic acid with an alkaline or a metallic base. Sodium acetate is the common form of acetate salts; it is generally ... Read more
