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Propionic acid, 99%

CAS: 79-09-4 | C3H6O2 | 74.079 g/mol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 79-09-4
Molecular Formula C3H6O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 74.079
MDL Number MFCD00002756
InChI Key XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym propionic acid, ethylformic acid, methylacetic acid, carboxyethane, ethanecarboxylic acid, pseudoacetic acid, metacetonic acid, monoprop, luprosil, prozoin
PubChem CID 1032
ChEBI CHEBI:30768
IUPAC Name propanoic acid
SMILES CCC(=O)O
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Description

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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Applications
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.

Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, diethyl ether and chloroform.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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Safety and Handling

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

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