AcetationAnionen
AcetationAnionen refers to the negatively charged ions derived from acetic acid. Acetic acid, with the chemical formula CH3COOH, is a weak organic acid. When it loses a proton (H+), it forms the acetate anion, CH3COO-. This anion is a fundamental component in various chemical and biological processes.
The acetate anion is characterized by its carboxylate group (-COO-), where one oxygen atom carries a negative
In biological systems, acetate is a common metabolite. It is produced during the anaerobic fermentation of
Chemically, acetate salts are formed when the acetate anion combines with a positive ion, such as sodium