Used as a solvent in the production of cellulose acetate and vinyl acetate monomer, which are key materials in manufacturing adhesives, paints, and coatings. Employed in the food industry as a preservative and acidity regulator due to its antimicrobial properties. Widely utilized in household vinegar for cleaning and food preparation. Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of esters used in fragrances, solvents, and plasticizers. Also applied in the textile industry for dyeing and printing processes. Used in small-scale laboratory settings for pH adjustment and as a precipitating agent in nucleic acid extraction.