Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
108-24-7
Molecular Formula
C4H6O3
Molecular Weight
102.09
Synonym

AC2O;acetic;Acetyl acetate;(CH3CO)2O;Acetic Anhydride (Controlled Chemical);Acetanhydride;acetic anhydrid;ACETIC OXIDE;ACETYL OXIDE;Acetyl anhydride

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds

Acetic anhydride is a widely used acetylating agent in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and the production of plastics and dyes.