propionic acid
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IUPAC name :propanoic acid
InChI :InChI=1/C3H6O2/c1-2-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5)/f/h4H
InChIKey :XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-JLSKMEETCG
SMILES :CCC(=O)O
cas number :79-09-4
(EINECS) number :201-176-3
eu annex :607-089-00-0
beilstein number :0506071
fema number :2924
coe number :3
jecfa number :84
fl. number :08.003
molar refractivity :17.51 ± 0.3 cm3
parachor :173.3 ± 4.0 cm3
index of refraction :1.397 ± 0.02
surface tension :32.3 ± 3.0 dyne/cm
density :1.019 ± 0.06 g/cm3
polarizability :6.94 ± 0.5 10-24cm3
XlogP : 0.20
molecular weight : 74.0785400 (IUPAC)
formula :C3 H6 O2
NMR Predictor :Predict
 
 
export tariff code :2915.50.1000
fda reg :178.1010
184.1081

Suppliers :
Advanced Biotech :propionic acid
98% min. natural
Odor:  Pungent, Vinegar
Berje :Propionic Acid
Cargill - Alfrebro :PROPIONIC ACID (EU NAT)
natural, Kosher
Elan :propionic acid
(natural), Kosher
Frutarom :PROPIONIC ACID
≥99.00%, NI, Kosher
Odor:  Pungent, Rancid, Sour
IFF :Propionic Acid
≥99.00%, natural, Kosher
Mane :propionic acid
Mooreganics :Propionic Acid
Natural (Organic Compliant)
Penta :propionic acid
Penta :propionic acid
natural
Robertet :Propionic acid
naturel
Sigma-Aldrich-SAFC :Propionic acid
≥99.5%, FCC, Kosher, FG
Sigma-Aldrich-SAFC :Propionic acid
≥99.5%, natural, FCC, Kosher, FG
Vigon :Propionic Acid
Odor:  SLIGHTLY PUNGENT, RANCID
Vigon :Propionic Acid
Natural
Odor:  PUNGENT, RANCID

organoleptics :
odor type :acidic
odor strength :high ,
recommend smelling in a 0.10 % solution or less
odor description :¹
at 0.10 % in propylene glycol.  
pungent acidic cheesy vinegar
odor sample from :Harrmann & Reimer Corporation
substantivity :8  Hour(s)

properties :
appearence :colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
assay : 99.00 to 100.00 %   
Food Chemicals Codex Listed :Yes
specific gravity :0.99500 @ 25.00 °C.
refractive index :1.38600 @ 20.00 °C.
melting point : -24.00 to -23.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
boiling point : 140.00 to 141.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
boiling point : 70.00 to 71.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
vapor pressure :3.53000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C.
vapor density :2.56 ( Air = 1 )
flash point : 129.00  °F.  TCC  ( 53.89 °C. )
logP (o/w) : 0.33
shelf life : 12.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
storage :refrigerate in tightly sealed containers.

safety :
most important hazard(s) :C - Corrosive.
  R 10 - Flammable.
R 34 - Causes burns.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.
Oral Toxicity(LD50) :
  Oral-Rat    2600.00  mg/kg
FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series. Vol. 53A, Pg. 110, 1974.

intravenous-Mouse    625.00  mg/kg
Acta Pharmacologica et Toxicologica. Vol. 18, Pg. 141, 1961.

intravenous-Rabbit    1320.00  mg/kg
FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series. Vol. 53A, Pg. 110, 1974.

Dermal Toxicity(LD50) :
  Skin-Rabbit  500.00  ul/kg
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 23, Pg. 95, 1962.

Inhalation Toxicity(LC50) :
  Not determined
 

safety in use :
 
recommendation for propionic acid usage levels up to :
 not for fragrance use.

safety references :
EPI System :view
NIOSH International Chemical Safety Cards :search
NIOSH Pocket Guide :search
NLM Hazardous Substances Data Bank :search
Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System :Search
AIDS Citations :Search
Cancer Citations :Search
Toxicology Citations :Search
EPA GENetic TOXicology :Search
Env. Mutagen Info. Center :Search
NLM Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity :Search
National Toxicology Program :Search
Canada Domestic Sub. List :Yes
EPA Chem. Sub. Inventory : Yes
SCCNFP :opinion
WISER :UN 3463
 
WGK Germany :1
 
 
 
 propanoic acid
(EINECS) number :201-176-3
RTECS :79-09-4
chemidplus :000079094
EPA/NOAA CAMEO :hazardous materials
EPA Substance Registry Services :79-09-4

references :
 propanoic acid
fl. number :08.003
jecfa number :84
NIST Chemistry WebBook :1572918394
pubchem :149548

Cosmetics :
Cosmetic uses : preservatives

other :
reference : Luebke, William tgsc, (1989)¹
CosIng :cosmetic data
VCF-Online: VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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synonyms :
pseudoacetic acid
 carboxyethane
metacetonic acid
 ethane carboxylic acid
 ethyl formic acid
 luprosil
 methyl acetic acid
 propanoic acid
 prozoin

soluble in :
 alcohol
 water, 1000000 mg/L @ 25C

(odor and/or flavor) blends with :
isobutyl methyl ketone
 cyclohexyl carboxylic acid
1,3-dimethoxybenzene
2,4-dimethyl-2-pentenoic acid
2-ethyl butyric acid
 heptanal 2,3-butane diol acetal

(odor and/or flavor) used in :
 bread
 butter
 cajuput
 cheese
 coffee
 cognac
 lavender
 milk
 preservatives

natural occurrence in :
cajuput
coffee
lavender
milk
data pageosmanthus absolute @ 0.02%
raspberry fruit
yogurt



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