What is lead acetate?\r\nLead(II) acetate, also known as lead acetate, lead diacetate, plumbus acetate, sugar of lead, sugar of lead, salt of Saturn, or Goulard\'s powder, is a white crystalline chemical compound with a slightly sweet taste. Its chemical formula is usually expressed as Pb(CH 3 COO) 2 or Pb (OAc) 2, where Ac represents the acetyl group. Like many other lead compounds, it is toxic.\r\n\r\nLead acetate is soluble in water and glycerin. With water, it forms the trihydrate, Pb(OAc)2·3H2O, which is a colorless or white floral monoclinic crystalline substance.\r\nIt is used as a reagent for making other lead compounds and as a stabilizer for some paints. In low concentrations, it is the main active ingredient in progressive types of hair color. Lead(II) acetate is also used as a drying agent in textile printing and dyeing and as a drying agent in paints and varnishes. Historically, it was used as a sweetener and preservative in foods and for cosmetics.
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