Propionic Acid

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Application
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
Description
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.

Product Properties

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CAS
79-09-4
Chemical Formula
C3H6O2
Appearance/State
Colorless liquid
Molecular Weight
74.079 g/mol
Melting point
°C
- 24
Boiling point
°C
141
Flash Point
°C
54

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Published
Apr 05, 2023
Last Edited
Apr 05, 2023
Categories
Chemicals
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