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P51478

Sigma-Aldrich

Propionic anhydride

97%

Synonym(s):

Propanoic anhydride

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3CH2CO)2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.14
Beilstein:
507066
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

4.5 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

10 mmHg ( 57.7 °C)

Assay

97%

autoignition temp.

545 °F

expl. lim.

11.9 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.404 (lit.)

bp

167 °C (lit.)

mp

−43 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: decomposes (when in contact with water)

density

1.015 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCC(=O)OC(=O)CC

InChI

1S/C6H10O3/c1-3-5(7)9-6(8)4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

WYVAMUWZEOHJOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Propionic anhydride can be used as an acylating agent for the lipase-catalyzed esterification of alcohols. Recent studies indicate that the particle boards manufactured from wood chips modified with propionic anhydride show enhanced dimensional stability.

Pictograms

Corrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

165.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

74 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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