Benzoic anhydride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Benzoic anhydride is used as a benzoylating agent in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, dyes and intermediates. It serves as an arylation agent in the Heck reaction. It is also used to get benzoic acid through dehydration. Further, it is used to prepare furan-2-yl-phenyl-methanone, which is similar to Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction. In addition to this, it is used for the synthesis of carboxylic esters and lactones.

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Applications
Benzoic anhydride is used as a benzoylating agent in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, dyes and intermediates. It serves as an arylation agent in the Heck reaction. It is also used to get benzoic acid through dehydration. Further, it is used to prepare furan-2-yl-phenyl-methanone, which is similar to Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction. In addition to this, it is used for the synthesis of carboxylic esters and lactones.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, acetone, ethyl acetate, benzene, toluene, glacial acetic acid, acetic anhydride and ethanol. Slightly soluble in benzene and acetone. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 40°C to 44°C
• Density: 1.199
• Boiling Point: 360°C
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Assay Percent Range: ≥98%
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 516726
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,1092
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol,ether,chloroform,acetone,ethyl acetate,benzene,toluene,glacial acetic acid,acetic anhydride and ethanol. Slightly soluble in benzene and acetone. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 226.23
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzoic Anhydride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H318-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	202-291-1
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Moisture sensitive
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only