Parchem Supplies Acetic Anhydride

Parchem -fine & specialty chemicals takes pride in being a leading supply chain management partner for specialized raw materials across a myriad of industries.  Our highly skilled team of product experts is a major point of differentiation as a supplier in the chemical industry. Specifically, Acetic Anhydride is one of Parchem's leading products used in the production of plastics, intermediates, and various pharmaceutical actives.

Acetic Anhydride is found in the production of many products that are used daily. For instance, it is often used to manufacture the plastic frames in some of today’s most popular sunglasses. Acetic anhydride is utilized to produce cellulose acetate which is synthesized through an acetylation process. Other products such as various types of thin films and plastics are also manufactured using cellulose acetate.

In addition to plastics, acetic anhydride also has a variety of applications within the performance chemical and pharmaceutical industries.  Chemists from around the world have studied a vast number of techniques with the goal of preserving wood and preventing it from damage when exposed to moisture and insect-rich environments.  A newer approach which has received a bit of notoriety is wood acetylation through the use of acetic anhydride.  This method has been widely accepted due to its cost-effective method of protecting and preserving wood for very long periods of time.

The diverse applications of acetic anhydride demonstrate its popularity across a variety of industries.  Such products often have a number of regulations surrounding their distribution and use in the chemical industry, however, Parchem is a licensed distributor of DEA List I and II chemicals such as Acetic Anhydride.  At Parchem we are committed to being your most reliable supplier with expertise in a plethora of industries.

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