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Propionic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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2500 g
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.
Specifications
| 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 | 2500 g |
| UN Number | UN3463 |
| Beilstein | 506071 |
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Safety and Handling
Product Identifier
- Propionic acid
- Danger
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- 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.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only
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