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800605 Propionic acid

Propionic acid for synthesis. CAS No. 79-09-4, EC Number 201-176-3.

Propionic acid MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Methyl acetic acid

CAS #: 79-09-4 EC Number: 201-176-3 Molar Mass: 74.08 g/mol Chemical Formula: CH₃CH₂COOH Hill Formula: C₃H₆O₂
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
79-09-4201-176-3C₃H₆O₂CH₃CH₂COOH74.08 g/mol

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                  Description
                  Catalogue Number800605
                  SynonymsMethyl acetic acid
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                  Product Information
                  CAS number79-09-4
                  EC index number607-089-00-0
                  EC number201-176-3
                  Hill FormulaC₃H₆O₂
                  Chemical formulaCH₃CH₂COOH
                  Molar Mass74.08 g/mol
                  HS Code2915 50 00
                  Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
                  Quality LevelMQ200
                  Applications
                  ApplicationPropionic acid for synthesis. CAS No. 79-09-4, EC Number 201-176-3.
                  Biological Information
                  Physicochemical Information
                  Boiling point141 - 142 °C
                  Density0.992 g/cm3
                  Explosion limit2.1 - 12 %(V)
                  Flash point54 °C
                  Ignition temperature485 °C DIN 51794
                  Melting Point-20 °C
                  pH value2.5 (100 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
                  Vapor pressure3.2 hPa (20 °C)
                  Dimensions
                  Materials Information
                  Toxicological Information
                  LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 2600 mg/kg
                  LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit 500 mg/kg
                  Safety Information according to GHS
                  Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
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                  Hazard Statement(s)H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
                  H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
                  H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
                  Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
                  P233: Keep container tightly closed.
                  P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
                  P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
                  P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
                  P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
                  Signal WordDanger
                  RTECSUE5950000
                  Storage class3 Flammable liquids
                  WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
                  Disposal4
                  Liquid organic acids or solutions should be diluted, if necessary, and carefully neutralized with sodium hydrogen carbonate (Cat. No. 106323) or with sodium hydroxide (Cat. No 106462). Before filling into container D, check the pH with pH universal indicator strips (Cat. No. 109535).
                  Safety Information
                  Categories of dangercorrosive
                  Product Usage Statements
                  Storage and Shipping Information
                  StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
                  Packaging Information
                  Transport Information
                  Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 3463 , 8 (3), II
                  Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 3463 , 8 (3), II
                  Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 3463 , 8 (3), II, Segregation Group: 1 (Acids)
                  Supplemental Information
                  Specifications
                  Assay (GC, area%)≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
                  Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)0.993 - 0.994
                  Water (K. F.)≤ 0.30 %
                  Identity (IR)passes test
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                  Catalogue Number GTIN
                  8006050100 04022536360782
                  8006050500 04022536360799
                  8006051000 04022536360805
                  8006052500 04022536360812

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