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Propionic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Acid C3, Propanoic acid, Propanyl acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2COOH
CAS Number:
79-09-4
Molecular Weight:
74.08
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
506071
MDL number:
MFCD00002756
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750985
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

2.55 (vs air)

vapor pressure

2.4 mmHg ( 20 °C)

API family

propionic acid

autoignition temp.

955 °F

expl. lim.

12.1 %

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.386 (lit.)

bp

141 °C (lit.)

mp

−24-−23 °C (lit.)

density

0.993 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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. 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.
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Propionic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

target_organs

Respiratory system

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

closed cup

flash_point_c

closed cup

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