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Propionic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11356846
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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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
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Safety and Handling

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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

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