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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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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
79-09-4201-176-3C₃H₆O₂CH₃CH₂COOH74.08 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8.00605.0100 Glass bottle 100 ml
8.00605.0500 Glass bottle 500 ml
8.00605.1000 Glass bottle 1 l
8.00605.2500 Glass bottle 2.5 l
Description
Catalogue Number800605
SynonymsMethyl acetic acid
References
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)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
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
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8.00605.0100 04022536360782
8.00605.0500 04022536360799
8.00605.1000 04022536360805
8.00605.2500 04022536360812

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