Propionic Acid
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Cite "Propionic Acid"
Propionic Acid. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /pt/compound/propionic-acid/
"Propionic Acid." Compound, /pt/compound/propionic-acid/.
@misc{propionic-acid, title={Propionic Acid}, url={/pt/compound/propionic-acid/}}
IUPAC: Propanoic acid
CAS: 79-09-4
Visão geral
Propionic acid is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with a pungent odor. It is widely used as a food preservative to inhibit mold growth.
Composição
Usos
- • Food preservative
- • Animal feed additive
- • Chemical intermediate
Curiosidades
- ✦ Swiss cheese gets its distinctive flavor partly from propionic acid
Segurança
- ⚠ Corrosive
- ⚠ Irritant
Structure
SMILES
CCC(=O)O
Propriedades
- Tipo
- organic
- Estado
- liquid
- Massa molar
- 74,08 g/mol
- Densidade
- 0,9900 g/cm³
- Ponto de fusão
- -20,5 °C
- Ponto de ebulição
- 141,2 °C
- Solubilidade
- 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).