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Propionic acid

≥99.5%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Acid C3, Propanoic acid, Propanyl acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2COOH
CAS Number:
79-09-4
Molecular Weight:
74.08
FEMA Number:
2924
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
506071
EC Number:
201-176-3
Council of Europe no.:
3
MDL number:
MFCD00002756
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
eCl@ss:
39021305
PubChem Substance ID:
24901395
Flavis number:
8.003
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 178.1010
FDA 21 CFR 184.1081

vapor density

2.55 (vs air)

vapor pressure

2.4 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.5%

autoignition temp.

955 °F

expl. lim.

12.1 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.386 (lit.)

bp

141 °C (lit.)

mp

−24-−23 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: soluble

density

0.993 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

dairy; pungent; acidic

SMILES string

CCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C3H6O2/c1-2-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5)

InChI key

XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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. Propionic acid is an excellent raw material as it is stable, cheap and safe and can even be used as a food additive.
Propionic acid is a volatile fatty acid (VFA) formed in the rumen of ruminants by bacterial fermentations.

Application


  • Distribution Characteristics of Low-Molecular-Weight Organic Acids in Reclaimed Soil Filled with Fly Ash: A Study.: This research investigates the distribution of low-molecular-weight organic acids, including propionic acid, in reclaimed soil, highlighting environmental and soil health implications (Zheng et al., 2024).

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

129.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

54 °C - closed cup

ppe

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Interconversions and production of volatile fatty acids in the sheep rumen.
Bergman EN, et al.
The Biochemical Journal, 97(1), 53-58 (1965)
Metabolism of propionic acid in animal tissues I. Enzymatic conversion of propionate to succinate.
Flavin M & Ochoa S.
The Journal of Biological Chemistry, 229(2), 965-979 (1957)
Nucleophilic ?-Carbon Activation of Propionic Acid as a 3-Carbon Synthon by Carbene Organocatalysis
Jin, Zhichao, et al.
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Flour and Breads and their Fortification in Health and Disease Prevention.
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