benzoic anhydride
benzoic anhydride
[ben′zō·ik an′hī‚drīd] (organic chemistry)
(C6H5CO)2O An acid anhydride that melts at 42°C, boils at 360°C, and crystallizes in colorless prisms; used in synthesis of a variety of organic chemicals, including some dyes.
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