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Acetic anhydride, ACS, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: 036292.AE
100 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Acetic anhydride, ACS, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: 036292.AE
100 mL, Each
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
108-24-7
IUPAC Name
acetyl acetate
Molecular Formula
C4H6O3
InChI Key
WFDIJRYMOXRFFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(=O)OC(C)=O
Specifications
Specification SheetForm
Liquid
Appearance (Color)
Colorless to very faint yellow
Assay (GC)
≥97.0%
Impurity content
Cl 5ppm, max
Impurity content
Fe 5ppm, max
Description
It is most suited for the conversion of cellulose into cellulose acetate and in the manufacture of aspirin. It acts as a wood preservative and solvent in examination of wood fat, fatty and volatile oils and detection of rosins. In many organic reactions it acts as a dehydrating agent. Also used in the production of isoamyl alcohol and 2-methyl furan.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable liquids
Category 3
Acute oral toxicity
Category 4
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors
Category 2
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 1
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 1
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H330 - Fatal if inhaled
Physical Hazards
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor
EU Specific Hazard Statements
EUH071 - Corrosive to the respiratory tract
Precautionary Statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician