Propionic acid
CAS Number79-09-4
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight74.08 g/mol
Propionic acid
What is Propionic acid?
Propionic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 79-09-4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3CH2COOH
Molecular Weight
74.08 g/mol
Grade
ACS reagent
Assay/Purity
≥99.5%
Impurities
≤0.002% Carbonyl compounds
≤0.10% Readily oxidizable substances (as HCOOH)
≤0.15% water
Boiling Point
141 °C(lit.)
Density
0.993 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS05Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H226-H314
Precautionary Statements
P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Required PPE
Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Melting Point
−24-−23 °C(lit.)
Cation Traces
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤0.001%
EC Number
201-176-3
WGK Germany
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