Propionic Acid
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Product Description
Product
Propionic Acid
CAS
79-09-4
Formula
C2H5COOH
Synonym
carboxyethane; Methylacetic acid; Propanoic acid
Typical Product Specifications
Density
0.998 (154 c)
Surface Tension
n 27.21 dynescm (15 c)
Viscosity
1.020 cp (15 c)
Water Content
0.09% Max
Aldehydes (as Benzaldehyde)
To pass
Nonvolatile Residue
0.01% Max.
Lead
0.5 mg/kg Max.
readily Oxidizable substance
To pass
Specific gravity
0.993 - 0.997
Purity
98.7% Min.
Assay (% on dry basis) - HPLC
99.5 - 100.5%
Vapor Pressure
10 mm (39.7 c)
Odor
oily liq., sl. pungent rancid odor
Melting Point
-21.5 c
Refractive Index
1.3862
Molecular weight
74.09
Flash Point
(oc) 58 c
Boiling Point
141. c
Chemical Structure
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Class
Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly , Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers
Propionic Acid
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Product Description
Product
Propionic Acid
CAS
79-09-4
Formula
C2H5COOH
Synonym
carboxyethane; Methylacetic acid; Propanoic acid
Typical Product Specifications
Density
0.998 (154 c)
Surface Tension
n 27.21 dynescm (15 c)
Viscosity
1.020 cp (15 c)
Water Content
0.09% Max
Aldehydes (as Benzaldehyde)
To pass
Nonvolatile Residue
0.01% Max.
Lead
0.5 mg/kg Max.
readily Oxidizable substance
To pass
Specific gravity
0.993 - 0.997
Purity
98.7% Min.
Assay (% on dry basis) - HPLC
99.5 - 100.5%
Vapor Pressure
10 mm (39.7 c)
Odor
oily liq., sl. pungent rancid odor
Melting Point
-21.5 c
Refractive Index
1.3862
Molecular weight
74.09
Flash Point
(oc) 58 c
Boiling Point
141. c
Chemical Structure
![propionic acid distributor cas: 79-09-4 c2h5cooh chemical structure](https://www.parchem.com/images/chemical-structure/propionic-acid-supplier.png)
Class
Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly , Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers