ACETIC ACID

Acetic Acid is a synthetic carboxylic acid with antibacterial  and  antifungal  properties. Although  its  mechanism  of  action  is  not  fully known,  undissociated  acetic  acid  may enhance  lipid  solubility  allowing  increased fatty acid accumulation on the cell membrane or in other cell wall structures. Acetic acid, as a  weak  acid,  can  inhibit  carbohydrate metabolism  resulting  in  subsequent  death  of the organism.