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Propionic acid
SpectraBase Compound ID 1VwR4GZFAsL
InChI InChI=1S/C3H6O2/c1-2-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5)
InChIKey XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 74.08 g/mol
Molecular Formula C3H6O2
Exact Mass 74.036779 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID KDtSQ1agXRJ
Name PROPIONIC ACID
Boiling Point 140.83C
CAS Registry Number 79-09-4
Comments Physical Description= OILY LIQUID
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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