Can Glacial Acetic Acid Ignite

Anhydrous acetic acid is indeed flammable, boasting a higher combustion heat than the flammable compound methanol.

Its higher boiling and ignition points mean that the heat generated from its reaction with oxygen is often absorbed by other atmospheric gases, hindering the reaction’s sustainability. Therefore, efficient combustion of acetic acid necessitates a significantly enriched oxygen environment, preferably pure oxygen.