| Formula / Notation | C8H14O3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 106-31-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 158.19 |
| Melting Point | -75 °C |
| Boiling Point | 200 °C |
| Density | 0.9668 at 20 °C/4 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and alcohol with decomposition; soluble in ether |
| Appearance | Butyric anhydride is a water-white liquid with an odor of rancid butter. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Low toxicity. |
| Also Known As | butanoyl butanoate; n-Butyric anhydride; Butanoic anhydride; Butanoic acid, anhydride; Butyric acid anhydride; Butyryl oxide; n-Butyric acid anhydride; Butyranhydrid; Butyric anhydride N; Butyranhydrid [Czech] |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Butyric anhydride?
Butyric anhydride (C8H14O3) is an organic compound that appears as Butyric anhydride is a water-white liquid with an odor of rancid butter. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Low toxicity.. It has a molecular weight of 158.19 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is butanoyl butanoate. Boiling point: 200 °C. Melting point: -75 °C.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: butanoyl butanoate
Other Names / Synonyms: butanoyl butanoate; n-Butyric anhydride; Butanoic anhydride; Butanoic acid, anhydride; Butyric acid anhydride; Butyryl oxide; n-Butyric acid anhydride; Butyranhydrid; Butyric anhydride N; Butyranhydrid [Czech]
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -75 °C |
| Boiling Point | 200 °C |
| Density | 0.9668 at 20 °C/4 °C |
| Molecular Weight | 158.19 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and alcohol with decomposition; soluble in ether |
| Appearance | Butyric anhydride is a water-white liquid with an odor of rancid butter. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Low toxicity. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Butyric anhydride (C8H14O3) is an organic compound that appears as Butyric anhydride is a water-white liquid with an odor of rancid butter. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Low toxicity.. It has a molecular weight of 158.19 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is butanoyl butanoate. Boiling point: 200 °C. Melting point: -75 °C.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Butyric anhydride is: C8H14O3