Acetic Anhydride

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Acetic Anhydride

CAS No.:108-24-7

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Product Name: Acetic Anhydride
CAS No.:108-24-7

Synonyms: AC2O;acetic;Acetyl acetate;(CH3CO)2O;Acetic Anhydride (Controlled Chemical);Acetanhydride;acetic anhydrid;ACETIC OXIDE;ACETYL OXIDE;Acetyl anhydride

Appearance: colorless liquid

Molecular Formula: C4H6O3

Acetic Anhydride Properties

Melting point	-73.1 °C
Boiling point	140 °C
Density	1.087
vapor density	3.5 (vs air)
vapor pressure	10 mm Hg ( 36 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.390(lit.)
Flash point	130 °F
storage temp.	Store at RT.
solubility	Miscible with ether, chloroform and benzene.
form	Liquid
color	Colorless
Specific Gravity	1.082
PH	3 (10g/l, H2O, 20°C)
Odor	Very strong; pungent; vinegar-like characteristic odor.
explosive limit	2.0-10.2%(V)
Odor Type	acidic
Water Solubility	REACTS
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive

Uses: Acetic anhydride is an important solvent and acetylation agent. It is used for the manufacture of acetylcellulose, acetylsalicylic acid, acetanilide, nitrofurane, sulfonamides, vitamin B6 etc. As acetulizer and solvent in examining wool fat, glycerol, fatty and volatile oils, resins; detection of rosin. Widely used in organic syntheses, e.g., as dehydrating agent in nitrations, sulfonations and other reactions where removal of water is necessary.

Packing:25kg, 200kg plastic drum

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