Acetic Anhydride
CAS No. 108-24-7
Acetic anhydride
C4H6O3 · MW 102.09
Acetic Anhydride (CAS 108-24-7) is a acids building block with the molecular formula C4H6O3 and a molecular weight of 102.09 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
108-24-7
Chemical Name
Acetic Anhydride
IUPAC Name
Acetic anhydride
Molecular Formula
C4H6O3
Molecular Weight
102.09 g/mol
Category
Acids
Acetic Anhydride structure
- SMILES
- CC(=O)OC(C)=O
About Acetic Anhydride
Acetic Anhydride (CAS 108-24-7) is a acids building block with the molecular formula C4H6O3 and a molecular weight of 102.09 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 102.09 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 108-24-7 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Acetic Anhydride |
| IUPAC Name | Acetic anhydride |
| SMILES | CC(=O)OC(C)=O |
| Category | Acids |
Synonyms
- Ethanoic anhydride
Applications — Acetic Anhydride
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Acetic Anhydride is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Acetic Anhydride as a raw material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acetic Anhydride?
Acetic Anhydride (CAS 108-24-7) is a acids building block with the molecular formula C4H6O3 and a molecular weight of 102.09 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
What is the CAS number of Acetic Anhydride?
The CAS number of Acetic Anhydride is 108-24-7.
What is the molecular formula of Acetic Anhydride?
The molecular formula of Acetic Anhydride is C4H6O3.
What is the molecular weight of Acetic Anhydride?
The molecular weight of Acetic Anhydride is 102.09 g/mol.
What is Acetic Anhydride used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Acetic Anhydride is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Acetic Anhydride as a raw material.
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