Published November 2023
Acetic anhydride is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor and strong lachrymatory properties. In the United States, the major portion of acetic anhydride consumption is captive by producers of cellulose acetates and related products. Much of acetic anhydride production is from recovered acetic acid from cellulose acetate operations.
Cellulose acetate flake drives demand for acetic anhydride globally, and demand for it is driven by filter tow applications in cigarettes. Demand for cigarette filter tow has been declining in recent years in developed regions such as the United States, Western Europe and Japan as a result of increased government bans and policies on smoking. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have also played a pivotal role in causing the decline in cigarette and filter tow consumption.
The following pie chart shows world consumption of acetic anhydride:
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