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 ...

"Mixing chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite) with vinegar (acetic acid) is not recommended, at all, due to the potential chemical reaction that can occur, leading to the release of harmful gases ...