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The major chemical component of vinegar is about 5% acetic acid.

The systematic or proper chemical name of acetic acid is ethanoic acid.

Vinegar is a weak acid produced by the oxidation of alcohol (ethanol) from wines and ciders by bacteria. It is commercially sold as white vinegar, brown vinegar, cider vinegar and balsamic vinegar.

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