3 CH₃COOH + Al(OH)₃ → Al(C₂H₃O₂)₃ + 3 H₂O

This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): CH₃COOH is an acid, Al(OH)₃ is a base.

Reactants:

• CH₃COOH – Acetic acid , Ethanoic acid
  • Other names: Vinegar (when dilute); Hydrogen acetate; Methanecarboxylic acid , Methanecarboxylic acid , CH3-COOH ... show moreAcetic acid, glacial , HOAc , Vinegar , Essigsäure , Glacial acetic acid , Ethanoate , Acide acétique , Ethylic acid , Ethoic acid , Aceticum acidum , Ethanoat , E260 , CH3COOH , Acetic acid (aqueous) , [Note: Can be found in concentrations of 5-8% in vinegar.] show less
  • Appearance: Colourless liquid ; Colourless liquid with pungent odour ; Colorless liquid or crystals with a sour, vinegar-like odor. [Note: Pure compound is a solid below 62°F. Often used in an aqueous solution.]
• Al(OH)₃ – Aluminium hydroxide , Aluminium(3+) trioxidanide
  • Other names: Aluminic acid , Aluminum hydroxide , Al(OH)3 ... show moreAmphojel , Dialume , Aluminium hydroxide gel, dried , Aluminium hydroxide, dried , Aluminum hydroxide gel, dried , Aluminum hydroxide, dried , Dried aluminium hydroxide , Dried aluminum hydroxide gel , Alumina hydrate , Aluminum oxide trihydrate , Trihydroxyaluminum show less
  • Appearance: White amorphous powder ; Odourless white solid in various forms

Products:

• Al(C₂H₃O₂)₃
• H₂O – Water, oxidane
  • Other names: Water (H2O) , Hydrogen hydroxide (HH or HOH) , Hydrogen oxide ... show moreDihydrogen monoxide (DHMO) (systematic name) , Hydrogen monoxide , Dihydrogen oxide , Hydric acid , Hydrohydroxic acid , Hydroxic acid , Hydrol , Μ-oxido dihydrogen , Κ1-hydroxyl hydrogen(0) show less
  • Appearance: White crystalline solid, almost colorless liquid with a hint of blue, colorless gas