Benzoic anhydride
Agent Name
Benzoic anhydride
CAS Number
93-97-0
Formula
C14-H10-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzoyl anhydride; Benzoyl benzoate; Benzoylbenzoate; Benzoic acid, 1,1'-anhydride; Benzoic acid, anhydride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acid Anhydrides, Other
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline powder; Odorless; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make pharmaceuticals, dyes, and intermediates; [Merck Index]
Comments
Reacts with water; A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
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