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Propionic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L04210.0B
1000 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Propionic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L04210.0B
1000 g, Each
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Catalog number: L04210.0B
also known as L04210-0B
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
79-09-4
IUPAC Name
propanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C3H6O2
InChI Key
XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCC(O)=O
Assay from Supplier's CofA
≥98.5% (U.S. specification)
Appearance (Color)
Clear, colorless
Form
Liquid
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.5 to ≤101.5% (non-U.S. specification)
Refractive Index
1.3860-1.3890 @ 20°C

Description

Propionic acid is used as a preservative for animal feed and food for human consumption. It acts as an intermediate in the production of polymers like cellulose-acetate-propionate, artificial flavorings, agrochemicals and in bleaching agents. In addition, it is used in the synthesis of morphans.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Propionic acid is used as a preservative for animal feed and food for human consumption. It acts as an intermediate in the production of polymers like cellulose-acetate-propionate, artificial flavorings, agrochemicals and in bleaching agents. In addition, it is used in the synthesis of morphans.

Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, diethyl ether and chloroform.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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