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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
Quantity
Catalog number: L04210.0B
also known as L04210-0B
Price (EUR)
28,44 Online price
31,60
Each
Quantity
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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
Specifications
Specification SheetAssay 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.
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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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable liquids
Category 3
Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal
Category 1
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 1
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
Category 3
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Physical Hazards
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor
Physical hazards
H290 - May be corrosive to metals
Precautionary Statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician