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    Jan 22, 2009, 08:55 AM
    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)?
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    Jan 22, 2009, 10:13 AM
    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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