CAS Number: 106-31-0 n-Butyric Anhydride is a clear, colorless liquid with an unpleasant, pungent odor. It is miscible in any proportion with most organic solvents. The product hydrates with water and decomposes with alcohol. n-Butyric Anhydride may be used as an acylating agent, e.g. in the production of dyes, aromas and agrochemicals. It may also be used in the production of cellulose butyrate and cellulose aceto-butyrate. Information provided by Celanese Corporation. |
n-Butanoic acid anhydride; (CH3CH2CH2CO)2O; (CH3CH2CH2CO)2O |