Propionic Acid - Propanoic Acid
Cas No. 79-09-4
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Product Info
CAS-Number: 79-09-4
In Stock: Yes
Hazchem: Yes
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CAS-Number: 79-09-4
In Stock: Yes
Hazchem: Yes
Documents
PROPIONIC ACID
This is Hazchem material and will only be delivered by our Hazchem couriers both in the UK and throughout Europe.
- Other Names: Ethanecarboxylic acid, Methylacetic acid; ethylformic acid; propanoic Acid; carboxyethane
- Appearance: clear oily liquid
- Odour: Slightly pungent irritating odour
- CAS No: 79–09–4
- EC No: 201–176–3
- Chemical formula: CH3CH2COOH
- UN No: 3463
- Molar mass: 74.08 g/mol
- Density: 0.99 g/cm3
- Boiling Point: 141C
- Melting point: –20.8C
PROPERTIES OF PROPIONIC ACID:
Propionic acid has physical properties intermediate between those of the smaller carboxylic acids, formic and acetic acids, and the larger fatty acids. It is miscible with water, but can be removed from water by adding salt.
Propionic acid displays the general properties of carboxylic acids: it can form amide, ester, anhydride and chloride derivatives.
USES OF PROPANOIC ACID:
- Laboratory reagent
- Inhibitor of molds and bacteria
- As an intermediate in the production of polymers like vinyl proprionate
- Used in the manufacture of pesticides
- Used in the manufacture of artificial fragrances
- Used in nickel electroplating solutions
