Acetic Anhydride Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014-2020
April 20, 2015 at 14:17 PM EDT
New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/20/2015 -- Acetic anhydride is manufactured by carbonylation of acetate. It is also manufactured by the reaction of ketene with acetic acid. Acetic anhydride acid is colorless and has a pungent odor. Acetic anhydride is majorly consumed in cellulose acetates. Cellulose acetate flakes include cellulose acetate propionate (CAP), cellulose di-acetate and cellulose tri-acetate. Cellulose acetate flakes are used in cigarette filters, plastics and filament yarns.