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It is used as an intermediate for chemical synthesis and to prepare agrochemicals, polymers, solvents, surfactants, and plasticizers. It is also used as a mold inhibitor in baking, as an esterifying agent to prepare thermoplastics, to make flavors and perfume bases, and as a food preservative |
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Propionic acid is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with chemical formula CH3CH2CO2H. It is a liquid with a pungent and unpleasant smell somewhat resembling body odor. The anion CH3CH2CO−2 as well as the salts and esters of propionic acid are known as propionates or propanoates. |
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Chemicals |