Acetic Anhydride Supplier South Africa
Technical-grade acetic anhydride for cellulose acetate, aspirin synthesis, starch modification, and dye manufacturing.
Request a QuoteQuick Specs
| CAS No. | 108-24-7 |
| Formula | (CH₃CO)₂O |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| Flash Point | 49 °C |
| Boiling Point | 139.9 °C |
| UN No. | 1715 |
| Refractive Index | 1.390 |
Acetic Anhydride in Chemical Manufacturing
Acetic anhydride is the most widely used acid anhydride in industrial chemistry. It is a potent acetylating agent, converting cellulose, starch, phenols, and amines into their acetate esters with high efficiency. The pharmaceutical sector depends on it for aspirin and other API syntheses. Its reaction with water regenerates acetic acid, so moisture-exclusion storage is essential.
Handling and Logistics
Acetic anhydride is subject to dual-use precursor regulations in South Africa. Terracore maintains full regulatory documentation for all transactions. We supply in stainless-steel drums and ISO tanks with dedicated acetic anhydride-compatible gaskets and seals. SDS, COA, and end-use declarations are provided as required.
Applications
- Cellulose acetate for fibers and film
- Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) synthesis
- Starch acetylation
- Dye and perfume intermediates
- Acetylation reactions in API manufacturing
- Textile auxiliary production
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