👉 The word "ACTPU" is derived from the Latin words "acetate" (which means "acetic acid") and "phos-positivism" (a term used by Ernst Schmid to describe a scientifically based approach to photochemistry). It refers to an alternative method of chemistry that employs acetate ions as the building blocks for molecules. This approach is still being studied today, but its potential applications are limited due to the relatively low reactivity and reactivities of the acetic acid component.
