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Acetic anhydride

CAS No.: 108-24-7      Formula: C4H6O3

Weight: 102.08900

Synonyms: Acetic acid, anhydride; acetyl acetate; Acetic acid anhydride;




Description

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.

Basic Information
CAS No.:
108-24-7
Synonyms:
Acetic acid, anhydride; acetyl acetate; Acetic acid anhydride;
Formula:
C4H6O3
Molecular Weight:
102.08900
PSA:
43.37000
LogP:
0.09600
Properties
Appearance & Character:
Colorless transparent liquid, has the stimulation odor, its vapor is the tear gas.
Density:
1.087
Melting Point:
-73.1 °C
Boiling Point:
140 °C
Flash Point:
130 °F
Storage Conditions:
Store at RT.
Safety Info
Symbol:
GHS02 GHS05 GHS06
Signal Word:
Dangerous
Hazard Statement:
H226; H302; H314; H330
Warning Statement:
P210; P260; P280; P304 + P340 + P310; P305 + P351 + P338; P370 + P378
Customs Code:
29152400
WGK Germany:
3
Hazard Category Code:
R11; R20/21/22; R37/38; R41; R34; R20/21;
Security Instructions:
S26; S39; S45; S36/37/39
Dangerous Goods Sign:
C; Xn; F; Xi