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Catalog Number:
38883
CAS Number:
79-09-4
Propionic acid
Grade:
Suitable for insect cell culture
Purity:
99.5 - 100.0% (GC)
Synonym(s):
Propanyl acid, Propanoic acid
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Product Information
Synonyms
Propanyl acid, Propanoic acid
CAS Number
79-09-4
Purity
99.5 - 100.0% (GC)
Grade
Suitable for insect cell culture
Molecular Formula
C3H6O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00002756
PubChem ID
1032
Melting Point
-21 to -20 °C
Appearance
Colorless oily liquid
Boiling Point
141 - 142 °C
Refractive Index
1.385 - 1.389
Conditions
Store at RT
General Information
Synonyms
Propanyl acid, Propanoic acid
CAS Number
79-09-4
Purity
99.5 - 100.0% (GC)
Grade
Suitable for insect cell culture
Molecular Formula
C3H6O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00002756
PubChem ID
1032
Melting Point
-21 to -20 °C
Appearance
Colorless oily liquid
Boiling Point
141 - 142 °C
Refractive Index
1.385 - 1.389
Conditions
Store at RT
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Propionic acid is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Food Preservation: Commonly used as a preservative in baked goods and dairy products, it helps inhibit mold and bacterial growth, extending shelf life and maintaining food safety.
  • Agriculture: Employed as a herbicide and fungicide, it effectively controls unwanted plant growth and fungal diseases, benefiting crop yield and quality.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, enhancing the production of medications that treat a range of conditions.
  • Animal Feed: Utilized as a feed additive, it promotes animal health by preventing spoilage and improving nutrient absorption, leading to better growth rates in livestock.
  • Biochemical Research: Acts as a key reagent in biochemical assays and studies, facilitating research in metabolic pathways and organic synthesis.

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