Propionic acid
Propionsäure · Пропионовая кислота · حمض البروبيونيك · Propion turşusu · Пропионова киселина · Προπανικό οξύ · Ácido propanoico · پروپانوئیک اسید · Acide propanoïque · חומצה פרופנואית · प्रोपेनोइक अम्ल · Propionsav
| CAS | 79-09-4 |
|---|---|
| EC | 201-176-3 |
| UN | 1848 |
| Formula | C3H6O2 |
| Molar mass | 74.08 g/mol |
| LEL | 2.1 % vol |
| UEL | 12.1 % vol |
| Flash point | 53 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 485 °C |
| Temperature class | T1 |
| Gas group | IIA |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 2.56 |
| GHS | Danger · H314 |
Propionic acid is a short-chain saturated fatty acid comprising ethane attached to the carbon of a carboxy group. It has a role as an antifungal drug. Propionic acid is a colorless liquid with a sharp rancid odor. Produces irritating vapor. (USCG, 1999)