| Physical Properties: Acetic anhydride is a colorless and transparent liquid with a strong acetic acid odor, a sour taste, hygroscopic, flammable, corrosive, and tear inducing properties; Dissolve in chloroform and ether, slowly dissolve in water to form acetic acid. |
| Applications: Acetic anhydride is used in organic synthesis, dyes, pharmaceutical industry, and the manufacturing of acetyl compounds. It can be used as an initiator, bleaching agent, solvent, and dehydrating agent, and the final products of application are cellulose acetate and acetate fiber plastics. |
