Propionic acid, 99%

Name: Propionic acid, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001931

About Propionic acid, 99%

Listed under CAS 79-09-4, Propionic acid is a laboratory solvent available from Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade), specified at 99% purity. The compound has the formula C3H6O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 74.08 g/mol. The IUPAC name is propanoic acid. It is also known as ethylformic acid or methylacetic acid.

In its supplied form it is a colourless liquid. Literature values give a density of 0.991 - 0.994 g/ml. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include reaction medium, extraction and work-up, cleaning and rinsing and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is used across academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and food and beverage processing.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL, 5 L and 200 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Reaction medium
Extraction & work-up
Cleaning & rinsing
Pharmaceutical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Propionic acid, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-001931
CAS Number	79-09-4
IUPAC name	propanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₃H₆O₂
Molecular weight	74.08 g/mol
Exact mass	74.0368
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29155000
InChIKey	XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	1032

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Density	0.991 - 0.994 g/ml
LogP (XLogP3)	0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
UN number	UN 3463
Synonyms	ethylformic acid, methylacetic acid, Ethanecarboxylic acid, Pseudoacetic acid, Carboxyethane, Metacetonic acid, Monoprop, Prozoin, Antischim B, Propionoic acid, Methyl acetic acid, Acide propionique

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 79-09-4

AR

Propionic acid, GR 99.5%+

CAS: 79-09-4
Formula: C₃H₆O₂
MW: 74.08 g/mol

VQ-001821

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Propionic acid, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Propionic acid, 99% is 79-09-4. It is also known as ethylformic acid, methylacetic acid, Ethanecarboxylic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Propionic acid, 99%?

Propionic acid, 99% has the molecular formula C3H6O2 and a molecular weight of 74.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is propanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Propionic acid, 99% can I order?

We supply Propionic acid, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 200 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Propionic acid, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Propionic acid, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Propionic acid, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Propionic acid, 99% is classified as hazardous (UN 3463), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.