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Propionic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L0421022
Description
Propionic acid is used as a preservative for animal feed and food for human consumption. It acts as an intermediate in the production of polymers like cellulose-acetate-propionate, artificial flavorings, agrochemicals and in bleaching agents. In addition, it is used in the synthesis of morphans.
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ApplicationsPropionic acid is used as a preservative for animal feed and food for human consumption. It acts as an intermediate in the production of polymers like cellulose-acetate-propionate, artificial flavorings, agrochemicals and in bleaching agents. In addition, it is used in the synthesis of morphans.
Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, diethyl ether and chloroform.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Propionic acid | |
-21°C | |
140°C to 141°C | |
Unpleasant | |
1.3875 | |
MFCD00002756 | |
UN3463 | |
14,7825 | |
Miscible with water,alcohol,diethyl ether and chloroform. | |
CCC(=O)O | |
74.079 | |
CHEBI:30768 | |
99% |
79-09-4 | |
0.992 | |
51°C (123°F) | |
C3H6O2 | |
CH3CH2CO2H | |
100 g | |
506071 | |
propionic acid, ethylformic acid, methylacetic acid, carboxyethane, ethanecarboxylic acid, pseudoacetic acid, metacetonic acid, monoprop, luprosil, prozoin | |
XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
propanoic acid | |
1032 | |
74.08 |
Chemical Identifiers
79-09-4 | |
74.079 | |
XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
1032 | |
propanoic acid |
C3H6O2 | |
MFCD00002756 | |
propionic acid, ethylformic acid, methylacetic acid, carboxyethane, ethanecarboxylic acid, pseudoacetic acid, metacetonic acid, monoprop, luprosil, prozoin | |
CHEBI:30768 | |
CCC(=O)O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H314-H226
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Flammable liquid and vapor.
P210-P233-P234-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P390-P501c
H226-H290-H314-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: PROPIONIC ACID
EINECSNumber : 201-176-3
RTECSNumber : UE5950000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only