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Hexanoic anhydride, 98%
Description
It is used as a reactant in the synthesis of acremomannolipin A. It is used in green synthesis of esters of acyclovir (acyclovir prodrugs), in the preparation of hexanoyl-modified chitosan nanoparticles, chitosan-based polymeric surfactants via N-acylation of chitosans.
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It is used as a reactant in the synthesis of acremomannolipin A. It is used in green synthesis of esters of acyclovir (acyclovir prodrugs), in the preparation of hexanoyl-modified chitosan nanoparticles, chitosan-based polymeric surfactants via N-acylation of chitosans.
Solubility
Hydrolyzes in water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Store away from oxidizing agents, bases, water/ moisture.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -40°C |
Density | 0.928 |
Boiling Point | 246°C to 248°C |
Flash Point | 128°C (262°F) |
Odor | Unpleasant |
Refractive Index | 1.429 |
Linear Formula | [CH3(CH2)4CO]2O |
Quantity | 50 g |
UN Number | UN3265 |
Beilstein | 1776561 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 218-121-4 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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