Crotonic anhydride

巴豆酸酐

Also known as: 2-Butenoic anhydride, trans-2-Butenoic anhydride, (2E)-2-Butenoic anhydride, Dicrotonic anhydride, Biscrotonic anhydride, But-2-enoic anhydride, 2-Butenoic acid, 1,1'-anhydride, (2E,2'E)-, [(E)-but-2-enoyl] (E)-but-2-enoate, TRANS-2-BUTENOIC ANHYDRIDE

Crotonic anhydride (CAS 78957-07-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H10O3 and a molecular weight of 154.16300 g/mol. It is also known as 2-Butenoic anhydride, trans-2-Butenoic anhydride and (2E)-2-Butenoic anhydride. Key properties include a melting point of 72ºC, a boiling point of 248ºC(lit.), a density of 1.04 g/mL at 25ºC(lit.) and a flash point of 231 °F. GHS signal word: Danger. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
78957-07-0
Jingsj CID
J-1338320-0
Molecular Formula
C8H10O3
Chinese Name
巴豆酸酐
Molecular Weight
154.16300 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point72ºC
Boiling Point248ºC(lit.)
Density1.04 g/mL at 25ºC(lit.)
Flash Point231 °F

GHS Safety & Compliance

CorrosionSignal word: Danger

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Crotonic anhydride?

The CAS number of Crotonic anhydride is 78957-07-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Crotonic anhydride?

Crotonic anhydride has molecular formula C8H10O3 and molecular weight 154.16300 g/mol.

Is Crotonic anhydride hazardous?

Crotonic anhydride has GHS signal word Danger.

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