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Acetic Anhydride is a highly reactive, colorless liquid with the chemical formula (CH₃CO)₂O. It is an organic compound and is widely used as an acetylating agent in various chemical processes, particularly in the production of acetic acid, acetate esters, and pharmaceuticals. Acetic anhydride is a strong dehydrating agent and is commonly used in the synthesis of acetyl derivatives by reacting with a wide variety of substrates, including alcohols, phenols, and amines.
| Other Names & Identifiers | ethanoic anhydride |
| CAS Number | 108-24-7 |
| Product Categories | Acids & Anhydrides |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 102.09 |
