CAS No.: | 79-09-4 |
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Formula: | C3h6o2 |
EINECS: | 201-176-3 |
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Appearance: Colorless liquid with a pungent odor.
Density: Approximately 1.05 g/mL.
Solubility: Soluble in, alcohols, and common solvents such as ether.
Reactivity: Propionic acid can react with bases to form corresponding propionates and undergo estification reactions with alcohols to form corresponding propionyl esters.
Property
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Value
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Density | 0.993g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting point | −24-−23°C(lit.) |
Boiling point | 141°C(lit.) |
Flash point | 125°F |
Water-soluble | 37 g/100 mL |
Vapor pressure | 2.4 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Steam density | 2.55 (vs air) |
Acidity coefficient | 4.86(at 25ºC) |
Refractive index | n20/D 1.386(lit.) |
Color | ≤10, APHA: |
Storage conditions | Store below +30°C. |