Anhydrides react with alcohols to form esters. The reaction can be carried out without acid catalysis, under slight heating.

 
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The reaction mechanism consists in the addition of methanol with subsequent elimination of acetic acid.
 
Stage 1. Addition of alcohol
 
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Stage 2. Acid-base balance
 
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Stage 3. Elimination
 
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