WEBAcetic anhydride, or ethanoic anhydride, is the chemical compound with the formula (CH 3 CO) 2 O. Commonly abbreviated Ac 2 O, it is the simplest isolable anhydride of a carboxylic acid and is widely used as a reagent in organic synthesis. It is a colorless liquid that smells strongly of acetic acid, which is formed by its reaction with ...
WEBJan 23, 2023 · Ethanoic anhydride is a colorless liquid, smelling strongly of vinegar (ethanoic acid). The smell is because ethanoic anhydride reacts with water vapor in the air (and moisture in your nose) to produce ethanoic acid again.
WEBAcetic anhydride is a carboxylic acid anhydride commonly used for the acetylation of amines and alcohols. [1] It undergoes exothermic reaction on addition of water to form acetic acid. [2] The photodecomposition of acetic anhydride has been studied over the temperature range from 60-160°C. [3] The impact of treating pine wood with acetic ...
WEBFormula: C 4 H 6 O 3. Molecular weight: 102.0886. IUPAC Standard InChI:InChI=1S/C4H6O3/c1-3 (5)7-4 (2)6/h1-2H3 Copy. IUPAC Standard InChIKey:WFDIJRYMOXRFFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N Copy. CAS Registry Number: 108-24-7.