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Sigma-Aldrich

Propionic acid

≥99.5%

Synonym(s):

Acid C3, Propanoic acid, Propanyl acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2COOH
CAS Number:
79-09-4
Molecular Weight:
74.08
FEMA Number:
2924
Beilstein:
506071
EC Number:
201-176-3
Council of Europe no.:
3c
MDL number:
MFCD00002756
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
329830545
Flavis number:
8.003

biological source

synthetic

grade

Kosher

vapor density

2.55 (vs air)

vapor pressure

2.4 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.5%

autoignition temp.

955 °F

expl. lim.

12.1 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.386 (lit.)

bp

141 °C (lit.)
141 °C

mp

−24-−23 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: soluble

density

0.993 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

vinegar

SMILES string

CCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C3H6O2/c1-2-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5)

InChI key

XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226,H314,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

129.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

54 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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00496TH
00719DE
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Sa'ad H Al-Lahham et al.
Biochimica et biophysica acta, 1801(11), 1175-1183 (2010-08-10)
Undigested food is fermented in the colon by the microbiota and gives rise to various microbial metabolites. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), including acetic, propionic and butyric acid, are the principal metabolites produced. However, most of the literature focuses on butyrate
R De Kanter et al.
Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems, 32(5), 349-362 (2002-06-18)
1. Organ-specific biotransformation was studied in human and rat liver, lung, kidney and small intestine slices and compared on a protein basis, using four model substances. 2. Deethylation of lidocaine was highest in liver slices from both man and rat
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Journal of virology, 89(1), 581-593 (2014-10-24)
The recent global resurgence of arthritogenic alphaviruses, in particular chikungunya virus (CHIKV), highlights an urgent need for the development of therapeutic intervention strategies. While there has been significant progress in defining the pathophysiology of alphaviral disease, relatively little is known
L B Bindels et al.
British journal of cancer, 107(8), 1337-1344 (2012-09-15)
Metabolites released by the gut microbiota may influence host metabolism and immunity. We have tested the hypothesis that inulin-type fructans (ITF), by promoting microbial production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), influence cancer cell proliferation outside the gut. Mice transplanted with
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Acta dermato-venereologica, 64(1), 41-45 (1984-01-01)
The effect of five corticosteroid ointments on epidermal thickness was studied using occlusive chamber application. Thinning of the epidermis and telangiectasia were noted 3 weeks after application of betamethasone-17-valerate (BV), budesonide (BD), clobetasol-17-propionate (CP), and fluocinolone acetonide (FA), but not
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