Propionic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

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
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CO₂H
• Refractive Index: 1.3875
• 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

Product Identifier

• Propionic acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only