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Acetic anhydride, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Acetic anhydride is most suited for the conversion of cellulose into cellulose acetate and in the manufacture of aspirin. It acts as a wood preservative and solvent in examination of wood fat, fatty and volatile oils and detection of rosins. In many organic reactions it acts as a dehydrating agent. Also used in the production of isoamyl alcohol and 2-methyl furan.
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Acetic anhydride is most suited for the conversion of cellulose into cellulose acetate and in the manufacture of aspirin. It acts as a wood preservative and solvent in examination of wood fat, fatty and volatile oils and detection of rosins. In many organic reactions it acts as a dehydrating agent. Also used in the production of isoamyl alcohol and 2-methyl furan.
Solubility
Miscible with ether, chloroform and benzene.
Notes
Reacts with water to form acetic acid with the liberation of heat violently. Incompatible with acids, alcohols, bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents and powdered metals.
Specifications
Melting Point
-73°C
Density
1.082
Boiling Point
138°C to 140°C
Flash Point
49°C (120°F)
Odor
Pungent
Refractive Index
1.39
Quantity
250 g
UN Number
UN1715
Beilstein
385737
Sensitivity
Moisture sensitive
Hazard Category
H226-H302-H314-H330
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H314-H226-H302-H332
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ACETIC ANHYDRIDE
EINECSNumber
203-564-8
RTECSNumber
AK1925000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only
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