Lab Chemical
BENZOIC ANHYDRIDE
Product code RXSOL-60-6604-046
BENZOIC ANHYDRIDE
Description
Benzoic anhydride is a white solid. It is the organic compound with the formula (C₆H₅CO)₂O. It is acid anhydride of benzoic acid and the simplest symmetrical aromatic acid anhydride.
Application
Application
Benzoic anhydride can be used as a: Condensation reagent in the synthesis of carboxylic esters from carboxylic acids and alcohols. Coupling reagent in the synthesis of macrolactones. Acylating reagent for acylating sulfonamides, amines, alcohols, and phenols using ZSM-5-SO3H as a catalyst.
Precautions
Precautions