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Propionic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Acid C₃, Propanoic acid, Propanyl acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂COOH
• CAS Number: 79-09-4
• Molecular Weight: 74.08
• Beilstein: 506071
• MDL number: MFCD00002756
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750985
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• vapor density: 2.55 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 2.4 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• autoignition temp.: 955 °F
• expl. lim.: 12.1 %
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• refractive index: n20/D 1.386 (lit.)
• bp: 141 °C (lit.)
• mp: −24-−23 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.993 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C3H6O2/c1-2-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5)
• InChI key: XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Propionic acid (PA) is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid, which in its pure state exists as a colorless corrosive liquid with an unpleasant odor. It is miscible in water. Industrially it is produced by hydrocarboxylation of ethylene in presence nickel carbonyl as a catalyst. PA has been found to reduce food intake, lower the fatty acids content in plasma and liver, might improve tissue insulin sensitivity and exerts immunosuppressive actions. Propionic acid is an excellent raw material as it is stable, cheap and safe and can even be used as a food additive.

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
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Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

USP issued SDS can be found here.

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226 - H314 - H335
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 129.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 54 °C - closed cup