Propionic acid
ALDRICH/W292419 - natural, 99%, FG
Synonym: Acid C3; Propanoic acid; Propanyl acid
CAS Number: 79-09-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H6O2
Molecular Weight: 74.08
EC Number: 201-176-3
MDL Number: MFCD00002756
Linear Formula: CH3CH2COOH
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | 99% |
autoignition temp. | 955 °F |
bp | 141 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.993 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
expl. lim. | 12.1 % |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
natural | |
greener alternative category | Aligned , |
greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
InChI | 1S/C3H6O2/c1-2-3(4)5/h2H2 |
InChI key | XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −24-−23 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | dairy; acidic; pungent |
Quality Level | 400 |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FDA 21 CFR 178.1010 | |
SMILES string | CCC(O)=O |
solubility | H2O: soluble |
soluble | |
sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
vapor density | 2.55 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 2.4 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
General description: | Propionic acid (PA) is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid, which is an excellent raw material as it is stable, cheap, and safe and can even be used as a food additive. |
General description: | Propionic acid is a volatile fatty acid (VFA) formed in the rumen of ruminants by bacterial fermentations. |
General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased products, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”. |
Packaging: | 1 drum in poly drum |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
Symbol | GHS02,GHS05,GHS07 |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H226 - H314 - H335 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | C |
Risk Statements | 10-34-37 |
Safety Statements | 23-36-45 |
RIDADR | UN3463 - class 3 - Propionic acid |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 129.2 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 54 °C - closed cup |
Purity | 99% |
bp | 141 °C (lit.) |
mp | −24-−23 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.993 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2924 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |