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Propionic anhydride

Propionic anhydride chemical structure
CAS Number123-62-6
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight130.14 g/mol

What is Propionic anhydride?

Propionic anhydride is a chemical compound with CAS number 123-62-6. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Propionic anhydride (propanoic anhydride) was used in the preparation of α- and β-1-propionyl derivatives of glucopyranose tetra-acetate1.

Specifications

Linear Formula

(CH3CH2CO)2O

Molecular Weight

130.14 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥96.0% (NT)

Boiling Point

167 °C(lit.)

Density

1.010 g/mL at 20 °C<br/>1.015 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314

Precautionary Statements

P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Required PPE

Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Melting Point

−43 °C(lit.)

EC Number

204-638-2

WGK Germany

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