Agent Name
Propionic anhydride
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Anhydrid kyseliny propionove [Czech]; Methylacetic anhydride; Propanoic acid, anhydride; Propanoic anhydride; Propionic acid anhydride; Propionic anhydride; Propionyl oxide; UN2496; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acid Anhydrides, Other
Description
Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used to manufacture perfumes, oils, resins, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and cellulose esters; [Merck Index]
Comments
Liquid may cause first degree burns after brief skin contact; [CHRIS] Corrosive to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Pulmonary edema may be delayed after an inhalation exposure; [ICSC] Skin sensitization has not been reported. [OECD SIDS]
Vapor Pressure
1.36 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from HSDB;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Other Information
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