The scent of glacial acetic acid is exceptionally potent. It’s a grave mistake to confuse it with ordinary vinegar, as it shares a similar aroma with ethyl acetate.
This substance amalgamates all the disagreeable traits of acetic acid: a pungent smell, acidic undertones, and a peculiar, indefinable biological odor. It’s wise to avoid proximity to organic experiments, lest you be overwhelmed by the pervasive sourness. The odor is remarkably robust, unlike anything I’ve encountered in a considerable while.