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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 KOOwBSqHqC2
Name PROPIONIC ACID
Source of Sample Dupont Company, Wilmington, Delaware
Boiling Point 140-141C
CAS Registry Number 79-09-4
Comments FOUND IN DAIRY PRODUCTS IN SMALL AMOUNTS; LIQUID WITH ACRID ODOR
Copyright Copyright © 1980, 1981-2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Density (20C) 0.9930
Formula C3H6O2
InChI InChI=1S/C3H6O2/c1-2-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5)
InChIKey XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point -20.8C
Molecular Weight 74.079002
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= (25C) 1.3848
Safety Data Risks and Safety Phrases= IRRITANT CAUSES BURNS
Synonyms PROPIONIC ACID METHYLACETIC ACID PROPANOIC ACID ETHYLFORMIC ACID PROPANOIC ACID
Technique CAPILLARY CELL: NEAT
Use FOOD PRESERVATIVE