CAS No.: 108-24-7 Formula: C4H6O3
Weight: 102.08900
Synonyms: Acetic acid, anhydride; acetyl acetate; Acetic acid anhydride;
Acetic Anhydride is a very useful synthetic intermediate. It is a reagent used generally in acetylation reactions in organic chemistry, primarily cellulose acetate and film material. It is also used in the production of aspirin, which is prepared by the acetylation of salicylic acid.