Latest report by Expert Market Research titled, 'Global Acetic Anhydride Market Report and Forecast 2020-2025', the global acetic anhydride market reached a volume of 2.8 Million Tons in 2019 and is further expected to reach a volume of around 3.5 Million Tons by 2025.

Acetic anhydride, also known as ethanoic anhydride, is a clear, free-flowing and highly combustible liquid with a strong pungent smell. It is an important acetylation agent and solvent, widely used in the synthesis of various organic compounds. Some of the products manufactured using acetic anhydride include cellular acetate, acetylsalicylic acid, acetanilide, nitrofurans, modified starches, artificial sweeteners, bleach activators, bakery additives, etc.