General Info
CAS Number: Molecular Formula: Molecular Weight: Classifications:	123-62-6 C6H10O3                                                        130.14 Anhydride

Synonyms:
propionic acid anhydridepropanoic acid anhydride

Description:
Colorless liquid with a pungent acrid odor.

Water solubility, grams/liter Density, grams per milliliter Pounds per gallon Boiling point Flash point (closed cup) Freezing point

hydrolyzes 1.01 8.41                                                       167-170°C 63°C -42°C

Product Uses
Propionic anhydride is chiefly used as a raw material for cellulose acetate propionate, a plaxtic found in face shields, sunglasses, brush handles, toys, cosmetics containers and blister packages. Propionic anhydride is also a raw material for dyes, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and fragrance chemicals.

Regulatory Numbers
Index Number: 607-010-00-X
EINECS Number: 204-638-2
UN Number: 2496

Manufacturing Sites
Region                                             City
Europe                                            Germany Frankfurt Hoechst

Packaging
Bulk, Drums

Other Information
Structure