Acrylic acid (CH₂=CHCOOH) is a clear, pungent-smelling organic compound and the simplest unsaturated carboxylic acid. It contains a vinyl group attached to a carboxylic acid, making it highly reactive. It is miscible with water and many solvents, and over a million tons are produced annually. The acrylic acid industry plays a key role in producing superabsorbent polymers, adhesives, sealants,...