The quotient rule is a formula for finding the derivative of a fraction. This page will show you how to take the derivative using the quotient rule. Type the numerator and denominator of your problem into the boxes, then click the button.he quotient rule is a formula for finding the derivative of a fraction. This page will show you how to take the derivative using the quotient rule. Type the numerator and denominator of your problem into the boxes, then click the button.
Thus, (CH 3 CO) 2 O is called acetic anhydride. Mixed (or unsymmetrical) acid anhydrides, such as acetic formic anhydride (see below), are known. One or both acyl groups of an acid anhydride may also be derived from another type of organic acid, such as sulfonic acid or a phosphonic acid.ixed (or unsymmetrical) acid anhydrides, such as acetic formic anhydride (see below), are known. One or both acyl groups of an acid anhydride may also be derived from another type of organic acid, such as sulfonic acid or a phosphonic acid.
The Reaction. The reaction involves mixing solid salicylic acid (C7H6O3) with liquid acetic anhydride (C4H6O3), while adding some acid as a catalyst, and producing acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin, C9H8O4) and acetic acid (HC2H3O2). The structures of the reactants and products are shown below.