Propionic acid, 99%

Description

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

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.

Specifications

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

• Melting Point: -21°C
• Density: 0.992
• Boiling Point: 140°C to 141°C
• Flash Point: 51°C (123°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.3875
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CO₂H
• Quantity: 2500 g
• UN Number: UN3463
• Beilstein: 506071
• Merck Index: 14,7825
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,alcohol,diethyl ether and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 74.08
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Propionic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H290-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H226 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement	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
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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only