propionihappo
Propionihappo, known in English as propanoic acid, is a colorless, oily carboxylic acid with the formula C3H6O2 (CH3-CH2-COOH). It is a simple short-chain fatty acid and is commonly used in industry and food preservation. Its systematic IUPAC name is propanoic acid, and its CAS number is 503-74-2.
Propionihappo characteristics include a sharp, penetrating odor and properties typical of carboxylic acids. It boils at
Production and occurrence can be described in two main ways. Industrially, propionihappo is produced by oxidation
Uses of propionihappo include serving as a chemical building block in the synthesis of propionate esters, propionyl
Safety considerations include its corrosive and irritant nature. Propionihappo can cause skin and eye irritation and