Propionic acid, 99%

Product Code. 11336846

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L04210.22

Description

CAS: 79-09-4 | C3H6O2 | 74.079 g/mol

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.

Suitable for battery materials development.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 79-09-4
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 74.079
• MDL Number: MFCD00002756
• InChI Key: XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: propionic acid, ethylformic acid, methylacetic acid, carboxyethane, ethanecarboxylic acid, pseudoacetic acid, metacetonic acid, monoprop, luprosil, prozoin
• PubChem CID: 1032
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30768
• IUPAC Name: propanoic acid
• SMILES: CCC(=O)O

• Melting Point: -21°C
• Density: 0.992
• Boiling Point: 140°C to 141°C
• Flash Point: 51°C (123°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CO₂H
• Refractive Index: 1.3875
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN3463
• Beilstein: 506071
• Merck Index: 14,7825
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,alcohol,diethyl ether and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 74.08
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Propionic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Propanoic acid

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H290-May be corrosive to metals.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• 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/ 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/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Propionic acid

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only