Acetic anhydride is a versatile acetylating agent used to introduce acetyl groups in organic synthesis, including the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, dyes and cellulose acetate. It is a clear, colourless liquid with a strong odour.
Applications: acetylation reactions · pharmaceutical and dye synthesis · cellulose acetate production · analytical reagent
Ozon Chemical supplies Acetic Anhydride ACS Reagent, ≥99.0% from an EU-registered, REACH-compliant company, with COA / SDS available on request and worldwide shipping.
Acetic Anhydride
Specifications
| Assay | ≥99.0% |
| Residue after Evaporation | <0.003% |
| Chloride | <5 ppm |
| Phosphate | <0.001% |
| Sulfate | <5 ppm |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | <2 ppm |
| Color, Pt-Co | <10 |
| Iron (Fe) | <5 ppm |
| Substance Reducing Permanganate | Pass Test |
| Acetic Acid, wt% | <0.500% |
Safety Information
Danger! Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.
DOT: UN1715, Acetic anhydride, 8 (3), PG II
Additional Information
Not for food, drug, human, animal or household use. For laboratory, industrial or manufacturing only.
