Uses of organic acids Organic acids are used in some food items. For example vinegar is dilute acetic acid. This is used in many preparations for pickles, salads, sauces, etc. Organic acids are used in the manufacture of soaps. Sodium salts of fatty acids are used in soap and detergent industries.
Organic acids find use in medicines.
For example, acetic acid is used in aspirin. Organic acids are used as industrial solvents. Organic acids are used in preparing perfumes and artificial essences used in food manufacturing. Acetic acid is used for making cellulose acetate, which is an important starting material for making artificial fibers. Acetic acid is used for coagulation of latex.