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| CAS No.: | 79-09-4 |
| Formula: | C3h6o2 |
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Propionic acid, a saturated monocarboxylic acid containing three carbon atoms, one of the typical volatile lower fatty acids. Chemical formula CH3CH2COOH. Molecular weight 74.08. Colorless clear oily liquid with unpleasant rancidity and pungent odor.
Melting point -20.8ºC,
Boiling point 140.99, 41.65(1330Pa),
Relative density 0.9930,
Refractive index 1.3869.
Ka = 1.34 x 10-5.
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Product Name
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Propionic Acid
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Molecular formula
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C3H6O2
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Other Name
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Propanoic Acid
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Molecular weight
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74.078
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CAS No.
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79-09-4
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EINECS No.
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201-176-3
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Purity
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99.5% min
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UN No.
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3463
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Chemical Properties
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It is a clear, colorless liquid that boils at 140°C (284 OF). It is flammable. It has a pungent odor and is soluble in water and alcohol. The Odor Threshold is 0.16 ppm.
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Application
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Propionic acid is an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid. Propionic acid is used in nickel electroplating solutions,perfumes, artificial flavors and manufacturing propionates.
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| ANALYSIS ITEMS | STANDARD | ANALYSIS RESULT |
| Appearance | Colorless or light Yellow oily liquid; With slight pungent smell | Qualified (Hazen:<10) |
| PROPANOIC ACID,%≥ | 99.5 | 99.9 |
| RELATIVE DENSITY,d2020 | 0.993-0.997 | 0.997 |
| BOILING RANGE, ºC | 138.5-142.5 | 139.5-141.1 |
| EVAPORATION RESIDUE,% ≤ | 0.01 | 0.005 |
| MOISTURE,% ≤ | 0.15 | 0.02 |
| PROPYL ALDEHYDE,% ≤ | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| FORMIC ACID,% ≤ | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| As(mg/kg) ≤ | 3.0 | <3.0 |
1.Mainly used as food preservatives and antifungal agents.
2.It can also be used as an inhibitor of medium viscous substances such as beer.
3.Used as nitrocellulose solvent and plasticizer.
4.It is also used for the preparation of nickel plating solution.
5.The preparation of food spices, and antifungal agents.
Packing:
Galvanized iron drum package, 205kg/barrel. 80 barrels to one 20ft container, or 1000kg/IBC, 20 IBC to one 20ft container.
Delivery time:
10-15 working days after receiving your deposit.
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