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Butyric anhydride, 98%
Description
Butyric anhydride is used in the preparation of amidoamine dendron-based co-adsorbents, which finds application in dye- sensitized solar cells improvement. It is also used in the synthesis of butyrate ester, which is used as a perfume and flavor. Further, it acts as a fumigant to drive bees from their hives. In addition to this, it is used in food additives, textile auxiliaries, varnishes, perfumes, pharmaceuticals and disinfectants.
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Butyric anhydride is used in the preparation of amidoamine dendron-based co-adsorbents, which finds application in dye- sensitized solar cells improvement. It is also used in the synthesis of butyrate ester, which is used as a perfume and flavor. Further, it acts as a fumigant to drive bees from their hives. In addition to this, it is used in food additives, textile auxiliaries, varnishes, perfumes, pharmaceuticals and disinfectants.
Solubility
Miscible with water and ether.
Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -75°C |
| Density | 0.968 |
| Boiling Point | 198°C to 199°C |
| Flash Point | 88°C (190°F) |
| Odor | Rancid |
| Linear Formula | (CH3CH2CH2CO)2O |
| Refractive Index | 1.413 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN2739 |
| Beilstein | 1099474 |
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Safety and Handling
- Butyric anhydride
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- 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/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Butyric anhydride
RUO – Research Use Only
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