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  • Jan 22, 2009, 08:55 AM
    singla_nrj
    Acid name in Tobacco
    What is the name of the acid which is present in tobacco?
    And what will happen if we put calcium hydroxide in tobacco (calcium hydroxide being a base and acid in tobacco)?
  • Jan 22, 2009, 10:13 AM
    rwinterton
    I think it's phosphoric acid or one of its derivatives. I don't think you're referring to "nicotinic acid" that is more commonly known as niacin.

    If you add a base, it will absorb the acid if there is a mechanism for the reaction to occur (there often is). However, acids make up a significant part of the taste of many substances (not sure about tobacco since I don't smoke). Acids make things taste sour. Remember that the tongue only senses salty, sweet, sour, and bitter. A slight sour taste might be desirable. If you removed the acid, it might make it taste too flat.

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