Propionic Acid

C₃H₆O₂

IUPAC: Propanoic acid

CAS: 79-09-4

अवलोकन

Propionic acid is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with a pungent odor. It is widely used as a food preservative to inhibit mold growth.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

H
Hydrogen ×6
8.2%
C
Carbon ×3
48.6%
O
Oxygen ×2
43.2%

उपयोग

  • • Food preservative
  • • Animal feed additive
  • • Chemical intermediate

रोचक तथ्य

  • ✦ Swiss cheese gets its distinctive flavor partly from propionic acid

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CCC(=O)O

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
liquid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
74.08 g/mol
घनत्व
0.9900 g/cm³
गलनांक
-20.5 °C
क्वथनांक
141.2 °C
घुलनशीलता
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
74.0368
XLogP
0.3
TPSA
37.3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
40.0

संबंधित यौगिक

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Propionic Acid?
Propionic Acid (C₃H₆O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Propanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Propionic Acid?
Propionic Acid has a molar mass of 74.08 g/mol.
What state is Propionic Acid at room temperature?
Propionic Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Propionic Acid organic or inorganic?
Propionic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Propionic Acid?
Propionic Acid (C₃H₆O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).