SpectraBase Spectrum ID |
KDtSQ1agXRJ |
Name |
PROPIONIC ACID |
Boiling Point |
140.83C |
CAS Registry Number |
79-09-4 |
Comments |
Physical Description= OILY LIQUID |
Copyright |
Copyright © 1980, 1981-2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
Density |
(20C) 0.9934 |
Flash Point |
(OC) 58C |
Formula |
C3H6O2 |
Instrument Name |
DigiLab FTS-40 |
Melting Point |
-20.8C |
Molecular Weight |
74.08 |
Optical Properties |
Index of Refraction= (20C) 1.3865 |
RTECS Number |
UE5950000 |
Sample Description |
ALIPHATIC CARBOXYLIC ACID |
Synonyms |
PROPANOIC ACID; METHYLACETIC ACID; ETHYLFORMIC ACID; ETHANECARBOXYLIC ACID; CARBOXYETHANE |
Technique |
FTIR |
Use |
ESTERIFYING AGENT TO PREPARE PROPIONATES FOR PRESERVATIVES, MOLD INHIBITORS, FRUIT FLAVORS AND PERFUMES |