Propionic acid
Propanoic acid, also known as primary oleic acid, is a short-chain saturated fatty acid, the chemical formula CH3CH2COOH, its aqueous solution is weakly acidic, but highly corrosive, and the steam is irritating to the skin and respiratory tract. At room temperature and pressure, propionic acid is a colorless, clear oil liquid, with a bad smell of rancidity and pungent smell, and can be miscible with water, ethanol, chloroform and ether.
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Description
Product name: Propionic acid
CAS NO.: 79-09-4
EINECS NO.: 201-176-3
Appearance: Colorless clear oily liquid
Physics property
Melting point: −24 −23°C(lit.)
Boiling point: 141°C(lit.)
Density: 0.993g/mLat25°C(lit.)
Vapor density: 2.55(vsair)
Vapor pressure: 2.4mm Hg(20°C)
Refractive index: n20/D1.386(lit.)
FEMA: 2924|PROPIONICACID
Flash point: 125°F
Storebelow: +30°C.
Application
Formaldehyde
Chemical synthesis
Cosmetic raw material
Food industry
