Product Specification

Product: Propionic Acid, Natural (Organic Compliant)
    Synonyms: ETHYLFORMIC ACID, METHYLACETIC ACID, PROPANOIC ACID
    Product Number: 0292400NAT
    FEMA Number: 2924
    CAS Number: 79-09-4

 Organeoleptic and Physical Properties
   Appearance: COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW, TRANSLUCENT LIQUID
   Sensory Properties: PUNGENT SOUR ODOR REMINISCENT OF SOUR MILK, CHEESE OR SOUR BUTTER
    Molecular Formula: C3 H6 O2
    Molecular Weight: 74.08
    Purity (by G.C.): 98.0% MINIMUM
    Specific Gravity @ 25 C: 0.9900-0.9950
    Refractive Index @ 20 C: 1.3790-1.3930
    Optical Rotation:
   Acid Value:
   Melting Point (C): -24 to -23
    Boiling Point (C): 141
    Flash Point (C) (Closed Cup): 51.66
   Percent Alcohol (v/v):

Suggested Storage Conditions
  Store at 40-70 F in tightly sealed original containers. Avoid prolonged exposure to light, heat and air.
Shelf Life: 12 months after the last date of QC approval, or date of shipment, under recommended storage conditions or as otherwise noted.

Additional Data

  NONE