The major raw material for all the acetates is Glacial Acetic Acid. Acetic Acid was initially prepared by aerobic fermentation of Ethanol. Ethanol was catalytically oxidized to Acetaldehyde, which in turn oxidized to Acetic Acid. Today Acetic Acid is prepared by carboxylating methanol. Acetic Acid is present as a catalyst. Barium Acetate is manufactured by taking a reaction between Barium Carbonate & Acetic Acid.