Propionic anhydride
Also known as: Propanoic anhydride, Propanoyl propanoate, Propionic acid anhydride, Propionyl oxide
Propionic anhydride (CAS 123-62-6) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H10O3 and a molecular weight of 130.142 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -42 °C, a boiling point of 168.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 73.9±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 123-62-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-38625-4
- Molecular Formula
- C6H10O3
- Molecular Weight
- 130.142 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -42 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 168.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 73.9±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 130.062988 |
| PSA | 43.37000 |
| LogP | 0.58 |
| Additional Property | 4.5 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.6±0.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.408 |
| Additional Property | hydrolyses |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Propionic anhydride?
The CAS number of Propionic anhydride is 123-62-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Propionic anhydride?
Propionic anhydride has molecular formula C6H10O3 and molecular weight 130.142 g/mol.
Is Propionic anhydride hazardous?
Propionic anhydride has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Propionic anhydride?
For Propionic anhydride, Upstream Products: Propionaldehyde, Sodium propionate, Benzoyl chloride; Downstream Products: (R)-N-(2-Amino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo[d]thiazol-6-yl)propionamide, 2-Propionylpyrrole, 1-(3-Fluorophenyl)propan-1-one.
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