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Butyric anhydride

Butyric anhydride

Chemical compound


Butyric anhydride or butanoic anhydride is the chemical compound with the formula (CH3CH2CH2CO)2O. The molecule can be described as a condensation of two molecules of butyric acid with elimination of one water molecule (hence its name).

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Butyric anhydride is a clear colorless liquid that smells strongly of butyric acid, which is formed by its reaction to moisture in the air.

Safety

Butyric anhydride is a combustible, corrosive liquid. It is considered water sensitive.[1]


References

  1. "MSDS Information". Butyric Anhydride MSDS. Retrieved 2011-01-07.

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