Product Overview
Propionic Acid, Reagent, ACS Grade
Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
CAS Number: 79-09-4
Molecular Weight: 74.08
Propionic Acid, FCC is used as a preservative and flavoring agent in packaged foods such as baked goods and cheese. As an ACS grade Reagent, ScienceLab potassium thiocyanate is used as the quality standard against which other substances are graded and has met the toughest regulatory standards for quality and pureness.
Synonyms: Propanoic Acid
| TEST | MIN | MAX |
|---|---|---|
| ASSAY (C3H6O2; ANHYDROUS BASIS) | 99.5 | 100.5 % |
| DISTILLATION RANGE | 138.5° | 142.5°C |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 20o/20oC | 0.993 | 0.997 |
| ALDEHYDES (AS PROPIONALDEHYDE) | TO PASS TEST (limit about 0.05%) | |
| LEAD (Pb) | 2 mg/kg | |
| NONVOLATILE RESIDUE | 0.01 % | |
| READILY OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES (as FORMIC ACID) | TO PASS TEST | |
| WATER | 0.15 % | |
| IDENTIFICATION | TO PASS TEST |
Shipping Information
DOT: UN3463, Propionic acid, 8 (3), PG II
Largest individual container shippable via:
UPS/FedEx Ground: 20 L UPS Air: 1 L FedEx Air: 20 L
Tariff No. 2915501000
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