Product Overview
Acetic Anhydride, Reagent, ACS
Molecular Formula: C4H6O3
CAS Number: 108-24-7
Molecular Weight: 102.09
Acetic Anhydride, Reagent, ACS, or ethanoic anhydride as it is otherwise known is a colorless, strong smelling liquid chemical compound that is the simplest isolatable acid anhydride and commonly used as a reagent for organic synthesis. Mainly used for acetylations, its main use is for the conversion of cellulose to cellulose acetate and in the synthesis of aspirin. As an ACS grade Reagent, ScienceLab acetic anhydride has met the toughest regulatory standards for quality and pureness.
| TEST | MIN | MAX |
| ASSAY [(CH3CO)2O] | 97.0 % | |
| RESIDUE AFTER EVAPORATION | 0.003 % | |
| CHLORIDE (Cl) | 5 ppm | |
| PHOSPHATE (PO4) | 0.001 % | |
| SULFATES (SO4) | 5 ppm | |
| HEAVY METALS (as Pb) | 2 ppm | |
| IRON (Fe) | 5 ppm | |
| SUBSTANCES REDUCING (KMnO4) | TO PASS TEST |
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DOT: UN1715, Acetic anhydride, 8 (3), PG II
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