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Trimethylacetic anhydride, 99%
Description
Trimethylacetic anhydride is used as acylation and esterification reagents. It is involved in acylation and esterification reactions with anilines and phenols. It is also used in solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis and in the kinetic resolution of racemic 2-hydroxy-gamma-butyrolactones with diphenylacetic acid. It is also employed in the production of cyano-4, N-tert-butyloxycarbonyl piperidine.
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Trimethylacetic anhydride is used as acylation and esterification reagents. It is involved in acylation and esterification reactions with anilines and phenols. It is also used in solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis and in the kinetic resolution of racemic 2-hydroxy-gamma-butyrolactones with diphenylacetic acid. It is also employed in the production of cyano-4, N-tert-butyloxycarbonyl piperidine.
Solubility
Miscible with acetonitrile.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases and strong reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 0.918 |
| Boiling Point | 193°C |
| Flash Point | 63°C (145°F) |
| Odor | Unpleasant |
| Linear Formula | ((CH3)3CCO)2O |
| Refractive Index | 1.409 |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN3265 |
| Beilstein | 386552 |
| Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
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