In a 1958 patent to Celanese (New York City), inventor Arthur W. Schnizer reported the reaction of acetaldehyde and acetic anhydride with a benzenesulfonic acid catalyst to produce vinyl acetate with ...

More immediate practical value may be offered by the acetic acid production pathway ... and of the same catalyst after use in the reaction, are shown in Extended Data Fig. 1.

As a cleaner, white distilled vinegar is a great choice. It contains 5 percent acetic acid, a compound that can dissolve dirt, debris, and grime. However, as a disinfectant, vinegar has limited uses.