Synonym:
Acid C3,
Propanoic acid,
Propanyl acid
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CAS Number 79-09-4
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Linear Formula CH3CH2COOH
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Molecular Weight 74.08
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Beilstein Registry Number 506071
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MDL number MFCD00002756
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PubChem Substance ID 329750985
Properties:
| Related Categories |
Analytical Standards,
Analytical/Chromatography,
Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards,
USP Standards,
USP Standards P - R
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Description:
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
USP issued SDS can be found here
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General description
Propionic acid (PA) is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid, which in its pure state exists as a colorless corrosive liquid with an unpleasant odor. It is miscible in water. Industrially it is produced by hydrocarboxylation of ethylene in presence nickel carbonyl as a catalyst. PA has been found to reduce food intake, lower the fatty acids content in plasma and liver, might improve tissue insulin sensitivity and exerts immunosuppressive actions. Propionic acid is an excellent raw material as it is stable, cheap and safe and can even be used as a food additive.
Safety:
Hazard statements
H226-H314-H335
Precautionary statements
P210-P260-P280-P303 + P361 + P353-P305 + P351 + P338-P370 + P378
RIDADR
UN3463 - class 3 - Propionic acid