Propionic Acid
Propionic acid is a colorless pungent smelling liquid, miscible with water and almost all normal organic solvents. Produced under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).Product Details |
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Formula: |
C3H6O2 |
CAS Number: |
79-09-4 |
Also Known As: |
Propanoic acid; Ethanecarboxylic acid |
Structure: |
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applications:
- - Preservative (in calcium and sodium propionate) EPA FIFRA registered grades.
- - Anti-mold agent (ammonium propionate)
- - Food preservative (calcium and sodium propionate)
- - Flavoring agent
- - Herbicide intermediate
- - Pharmaceutical intermediate
- - Dye intermediates
- - Textile and rubber auxiliaries
- - Plastics
- - Plasticizers
- - Cosmetics
Typical Specifications
Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.
Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
Boiling Point, °C |
138.5-142.5 |
Density, g/cm3 |
0.9930-0.9970 |
Melting point, °C |
-20.7 |
Molecular weight, g/mol |
74.08 |
Odor |
Pungent odor |
Purity, % |
99.50 |
Refractive index, n20/D |
1.386 |
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