Propionic Acid

C₃H₆O₂

IUPAC: Propanoic acid

CAS: 79-09-4

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

원소 구성

C
48.6%
O
43.2%

용도

  • Food preservative
  • Animal feed additive
  • Chemical intermediate

흥미로운 사실

  • Swiss cheese gets its distinctive flavor partly from propionic acid

안전

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CCC(=O)O

성질

유형
organic
상태
liquid
몰 질량
74.08 g/mol
밀도
0.9900 g/cm³
녹는점
-20.5 °C
끓는점
141.2 °C
용해도
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).