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Propionic Acid

Propionic acid can be used as an organic reagent, an esterification agent and a plasticiser, and it’s also used in food flavourings, preservatives, fungicides, spices and as an inhibitor for viscous materials in beer. Propionic acid is an important chemical raw material that can be used as a preservative in the food industry and for green feed.

Product Description
Product name Propionic Acid Molecular formula C3H6O2
Other Name Propanoic Acid Molecular weight 74.078
CAS No. 79-09-4 EINECS No. 201-176-3
Purity 99.5% min UN No. 201-176-3
Chemical Properties t is a clear, colorless liquid that boils at 140°C (284 OF). It is flammable. It has a pungent odor and is soluble in water and alcohol. The Odor Threshold is 0.16 ppm.
Application Propionic acid is an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid. Propionic acid is used in nickel electroplating solutions,perfumes, artificial flavors and manufacturing propionates.
itemsStandardResult
ColourColorless or yellowwish liquid,pungent smell,no impurities,no precipitation
Propionic Acid Content,w/%≥99.599.86
Density(20/20ºC)0.993-0.9970.997
Boilling Range/ºC138.5-142.5138.6-140.8
Water,w/%≤0.30.03
As/%≤≤0.0003<0.0003
Pb/%≤≤0.001<0.0002