Description

About Propionic Acid, Liquid, FCC/Food Grade, Kosher, Halal

Propionic acid has physical properties intermediate between those of the smaller carboxylic acids, formic and acetic acids, and the larger fatty acids. It is miscible with water, but can be removed from water by adding salt. As with acetic and formic acids, it consists of hydrogen bonded pairs of molecules in both the liquid and the vapor.

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COMMON USES AND APPLICATIONS
  • Food Preservatives/Additives
  • Intermediates
  • Manufacturing
  • Coatings

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS RN
Molecular Formula
Molecular Weight
74.08
Synonyms
Propanoic acid, Ethylformic acid, Methylacetic acid, Carboxyethane, Ethanecarboxylic acid, Pseudoacetic acid, Metacetonic acid
PubChem CID
Grade
FCC/Food Grade
Percent Purity
99%
Chemical Name
Propionic acid
UN Number
Kosher ID
DQX-FVZB
Assay
99.5-100.5%
Distillation Range
138.5-142.5°C
Specific Gravity @ 20°/20°C
0.993-0.997
Aldehydes (as Propionaldehyde)
To Pass Test (about 0.05%)
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
10 mg/kg
Nonvolatile Residue
0.01%
Readily Oxidizable Substances (as Formic Acid)
To Pass Test (limit about 0.05%)
Water (H2O)
0.15%
Functional Use in Foods
Preservative; Mold Inhibitor
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Customer Reviews and Q&A

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Ratings
2 reviews
  • travis b.
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    Propionic Acid, Liquid, FCC/Food Grade, Kosher, Halal
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Fast delivery great communication

    I was a bit afraid I wasn't going to receive my order in time, and what do you know, even tho I had not received shipping confirmation on my second order in 2 days, it still arrived just the day after the first order. Great experience great company couldn't ask for more

  • Gabriel F.
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    Propionic Acid, Liquid, FCC/Food Grade, Kosher, Halal
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    high quality product

    Lab alley delivered a high quality, well packaged product. Price was reasonable, slightly below mkt avg

Safety and Shipping

GRAS Reference Citation 21 CFR 184.1081.

Please contact us to request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Certificate of Analysis (COA) for Propionic Acid Practical.

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