Propionic anhydride | 123-62-6
Product Physical Data:
| Product Name |
Propionic anhydride |
| Properties |
Colorless transparent liquid |
| Density(g/cm3) |
1.015 |
| Melting Point(°C) |
-42 |
| Boiling point(°C) |
167 |
| Flash point (°C) |
73 |
| Water solubility(20°C) |
hydrolyses |
| Vapour Pressure(57°C) |
10mmHg |
| Solubility | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, ether, chloroform and alkali, decomposes in water. |
Product Application:
1.Chemical synthesis: Propionic anhydride is an important raw material for many chemical reactions, commonly used in esters, amides, acylation reactions and other organic synthesis.
2.Organic solvent: Propionic anhydride can be used as organic solvent for the dissolution and preparation of dyes, resins, plastics and so on.
3.Pharmaceutical field: Propionic anhydride can be used in the synthesis of some drugs, such as finasteride, chloramphenicol propionate and so on.
Safety Information:
1.Propionic anhydride can cause eye, respiratory and skin irritation; wash promptly after contact.
2.Wear protective gloves, glasses and masks when using propionic anhydride and maintain a well-ventilated working environment.
3.Propionic anhydride is flammable, avoid contact with heat or open flame.
4.Store in a sealed container away from sources of ignition and oxidising agents.
