Name: Propionic acid

English name: Propanoic Acid

Other names: nasoleic acid, methyl acetic acid, ethyl formic acid

Chemical formula: CH3ＣH2ＣＯＯＯ

Molecular weight: 74

CAS Registry Number: 79-09-4

EINECS accession number: 201-176-3

Melt point: -21.5

Boiling point: 141.1

Water solubility: miscible with water, miscible with ethanol, ether, chloroform

Density: 0.99

External view: colorless oily liquid with pungent odor

Flash point: 54 (CC)

Applications: preservatives, chemical synthesis, cosmetic raw materials, food industry

Safety description: S23, S26, S36, S45, S1/2

Hazard symbol: C (corrosive)

Hazard description: R23, R34, R36/37/38

Dangerous goods transportation number: UN 3463 8/PG 2

Chemical properties: general carboxylic acid, strong sterilization, low toxicity

Stability: stable

Incompatibility: Alkali, strong oxidizing agent, strong reducing agent

Storage method: cool and ventilated, dry and sealed

SMILES: CCC(=O)O

use

Determination of aromatic diamines. Gas chromatography analysis standard. Esterifying agent. Manufacturing propionic acid compounds. Emulsifier. Nickel plating solution. Food spices.

Main use: Used as esterification agent, nitrocellulose solvent, plasticizer, chemical reagent and food preparation raw materials, etc.

Mainly used as food preservatives and antifungal agents. It can also be used as an inhibitor of viscous substances such as beer. Used as nitrocellulose solvent and plasticizer. It is also used for the preparation of nickel plating solution, the preparation of food spices, and the manufacture of medicines, pesticides, and antifungal agents.