ACETIC ANHYDRIDE

Chemical Formula:

C₄H₆O₃

CAS Number:

108-24-7

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ACETIC ANHYDRIDE

Chemical Formula:

C₄H₆O₃

CAS Number:

108-24-7

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

Characteristics

Molar Weight

102.09 g/mol

Melting Point

−73 °C

Boiling Point

139.8 °C

Solubility

Reacts with water; miscible with most organic solvents

Density

1.08 g/cm³

Forms

Liquid form

Odor

Strong, pungent, vinegar-like odor

USES AND APPLICATIONS

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

Synonyms

Ethanoic anhydride, Acetyl oxide, Acetic acid anhydride

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