BASF Propionic Acid Pure

Propionic acid is a water-soluble organic acid serving a range of applications. Propionic Acid Pure is used as a versatile preservative in food or feed industry. For bakery products it preserves as a proprionate. In animal feed applications, propionic acid preserves compound feed, grain or corn while reducing mold or yeast. In silage applications it improves fermentation. It also serves as a synthetic building block to produce pharmaceuticals, crop protection agents and solvents, as well as thermoplastics.

Chemical Name: Propionic acid

CAS Number: 79-09-4

Functions: API Intermediate, Intermediate, Preservative

Synonyms: Carboxyethane, Ethanecarboxylic Acid, Ethylformic Acid, Metacetonic Acid, Methylacetic Acid, Propanoic Acid, Pseudoacetic Acid

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Ingredient Origin
Base Chemicals Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Chemical Structure

BASF Propionic Acid Pure - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Animal Feed & Nutrition Features

Applications & Uses

Properties

Solubility
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight74.08g/mol
Assaymin. 99.5%
Boiling Point140.7 - 141.6°C
Melting Point-20°C

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 0.5kg, 1kg Glass bottle
  • 190kg, 200kg Plastic drums
  • 950kg Composite IBC Bulk