As investigators work to find out what caused 100,000 pounds of acetic acid to be released in La Porte, we look into the compound involved.

Original Article Published: 28 January 2015 Carbohydrates, glycemic index and diabetes mellitus The role of acetic acid on glucose uptake and blood flow rates in the skeletal muscle in humans with ...

The Antibacterial Activity of Acetic Acid against Biofilm-Producing Pathogens of Relevance to Burns Patients. PLOS ONE, 2015; 10 (9): e0136190 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0136190 ...

The LyondellBasell La Porte complex is the third largest producer of glacial acetic acid in the world, according to the Netherlands-based company. It's used as a food preservative.