Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
1538-75-6
Molecular Formula
C10H18O3
Molecular Weight
186.25 g/mol
Synonym

Pivalic Anhydride; 2,2,2-Trimethylacetic Anhydride; Neopentanoic Anhydride;Pivalic Acid Anhydride; 

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Trimethylacetic anhydride is an organic compound derived from trimethylacetic acid (pivalic acid), featuring an anhydride functional group. It is commonly used as an acylating agent in organic synthesis for introducing bulky acyl groups into molecules, especially in pharmaceutical and fine chemical production.