Propionic Acid

C₃H₆O₂

IUPAC: Propanoic acid

CAS: 79-09-4

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

C
48,6%
O
43,2%

Kegunaan

  • Food preservative
  • Animal feed additive
  • Chemical intermediate

Fakta Menarik

  • Swiss cheese gets its distinctive flavor partly from propionic acid

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CCC(=O)O

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
liquid
Massa Molar
74,08 g/mol
Kerapatan
0,9900 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
-20,5 °C
Titik Didih
141,2 °C
Kelarutan
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

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).