DEA schedule
Is acetic acid a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for acetic acid from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Acetic acid is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and acetic acid is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 7 prescription listings from 6 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | acetic acid is not on the list |
Acetic Acid NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0264-2304 | Acetic Acid | irrigant | .25 g/100mL | B. Braun Medical Inc. | None |
| 0338-0656 | Acetic Acid | irrigant | 250 mg/100mL | Baxter Healthcare Corporation | None |
| 68071-1739 | Acetic Acid | solution | 20.65 mg/mL | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
| 62135-801 | ACETIC ACID | solution | 20 mg/mL | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 50090-6527 | Acetic Acid | solution | 20.65 mg/mL | A-S Medication Solutions | None |
| 52817-816 | Acetic Acid | solution | 20.65 mg/mL | TruPharma, LLC | None |
| 68071-2984 | Acetic Acid | solution | 20.65 mg/mL | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | None |
Questions
Is acetic acid a controlled substance?
No. Acetic acid is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and acetic acid is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is acetic acid a narcotic?
No. Acetic acid is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic.
Does this page cover state schedules?
No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.