Propionic Anhydride (CAS 123-62-6)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

PROPIONIC ANHYDRIDE

Cat. NoKC.1610299 CategoryAcids Molecular FormulaC6H10O3 CAS123-62-6 Molecular Weight130.14 g/mol

Pack sizes 500ML2.5LTR

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Corrosive

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Propionic anhydride is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Flash point 165 °F. Density 8.4 lb /gal. Corrosive to metals and tissue.

Used to manufacture perfumes, oils, resins, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and cellulose esters; [Merck Index]
Esterifying agent for fats and oils; cellulose; dehydrating medium for nitrations and sulfonations; alkyd resins; dyestuffs; and pharmaceuticals
Esterifying agent for perfume oils, fats, cellulose, alkylated resins, dyestuffs, drugs and as a dehydrating agent
Propionic anhydride is used as an esterifying agent for fatty acids and cellulose, for the production of alkyd resins and perfume oils, and for the introduction of the propionyl group into dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Physical Description	Propionic anhydride is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Flash point 165 °F. Density 8.4 lb /gal. Corrosive to metals and tissue.
Color/Form	Colorless liquid
Odor	Very rancid odor
Melting Point	-45 °F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point	336 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Flash Point	145 °F (USCG, 1999)
Density	1.01 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	Decomposed by water; soluble in methanol, ethanol, ether and chloroform
Vapor Pressure	1.36 [mmHg]
Refractive Index	Index of refraction: 1.4038 at 20 °C/D ; 1.4041 at 17 °C/D

IUPAC Name	propanoyl propanoate
Molecular Formula	C6H10O3
Molecular Weight	130.14 g/mol
CAS	123-62-6
SMILES	CCC(=O)OC(=O)CC
InChIKey	WYVAMUWZEOHJOQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.1610299
Pack sizes	500ML · 2.5LTR

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