ACETIC ANHYDRIDE

Acetic anhydride is a highly reactive organic anhydride widely used as an acetylation agent in chemical synthesis.

CAS:

108-24-7

Formula:

C₄H₆O₃

Molar Weight

102.09 g/mol

Melting Point

−73 °C

Boiling Point

139.8 °C

Density

1.08 g/cm³

Forms

Liquid form

Odor

Strong, pungent, vinegar-like odor

Key applications

Used for producing cellulose acetate materials.
Applied in various pharmaceutical acetylations.
Helps synthesize dyes and fragrance intermediates.
Used in manufacturing modified starch derivatives.
Essential for creating acetylated industrial chemicals.

Industries

Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Textile and fiber production
Chemical processing industry
Fragrance and flavor industry
Polymer and plastics industry

Ethanoic anhydride, Acetyl oxide, Acetic acid anhydride

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