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Organic Acids

Propionic Acid For Synthesis

RA000326 CAS 79-09-4 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA000326
CAS number
79-09-4
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
CH3.CH2.COOH
Molecular weight
74.08

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour density 2.56 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.993 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.25 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 12.10 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 2.90 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Pungent odour —
pH value 2.5 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 24 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 513 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 54 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 141 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 3.2 hPa hPa

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Clear colorless liquid with strong pungent odor —
Assay Min 99 % %
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 0.991 - 0.994 g g
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.386 - 1.388 —

3 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000326-PK-25L
500 mL RA000326-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA000326-PK-2.5L