Propionic acid, GR 99.5%+

Name: Propionic acid, GR 99.5%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001821

About Propionic acid, GR 99.5%+

Listed under CAS 79-09-4, Propionic acid is an analytical reagent grade solvent available from Vaqora Chemicals in AR grade with a typical assay of ≥99.5%. Formula C3H6O2, molecular weight 74.08 g/mol. The IUPAC name is propanoic acid. Alternative names: Acid C3 and Propanyl acid.

The material typically appears as a colourless liquid. Literature values give a boiling point of 141 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for analytical reagent work, extraction and recrystallisation and titrimetric analysis. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Propionic acid in 500 mL, 5 L and 200 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical reagent work
Extraction & recrystallisation
Titrimetric analysis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Propionic acid, GR 99.5%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-001821
CAS Number	79-09-4
IUPAC name	propanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₃H₆O₂
Molecular weight	74.08 g/mol
Exact mass	74.0368
Grade	AR
Purity / assay	≥99.5%
HSN code	29155000
InChIKey	XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	1032

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Boiling point	141 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
UN number	UN 3463
Synonyms	Acid C3, Propanyl acid, methylacetic acid, ethylformic acid, Carboxyethane, Metacetonic acid, Ethanecarboxylic acid, Pseudoacetic acid, Prozoin, Antischim B, Propionoic acid, Methyl acetic acid

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

Synthesis

Propionic acid, 99%

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

VQ-001931

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Propionic acid, GR 99.5%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Propionic acid, GR 99.5%+ is 79-09-4. It is also known as Acid C3, Propanyl acid, methylacetic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Propionic acid, GR 99.5%+?

Propionic acid, GR 99.5%+ 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, GR 99.5%+ can I order?

We supply Propionic acid, GR 99.5%+ in AR (≥99.5%) 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, GR 99.5%+?

Yes. Every lot of Propionic acid, GR 99.5%+ 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, GR 99.5%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. Propionic acid, GR 99.5%+ 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.