(PA) also known as a short chain fatty acid mainly used as food preservative. (PA) is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid, which in its pure state exists as a colorless corrosive liquid with an unpleasant odor. It is miscible in water. Industrially it is produced by hydrocarboxylation of ethylene in presence nickel carbonyl as a catalyst. PA has been found to reduce food intake, lower the fatty acids content in plasma and liver, might improve tissue insulin sensitivity and exerts immunosuppressive actions. Is an excellent raw material as it is stable, and safe and can even be used as a food additive. Used as a preservative for animal feed and food for human consumption. It acts as an intermediate in the production of polymers like cellulose-acetate-propionate, artificial flavorings, agrochemicals and in bleaching agents. In addition, it is used in the synthesis of morphans. Used to alter limestone in order to increase its ability of CO2 uptake.
Acid C3; Acide propanoique; Acide propionique; Carboxyethane; Ethanecarboxylate; Ethanecarboxylic acid; Ethylformic acid; Kyselina propionova; Metacetonate; Metacetonic acid; Methyl acetic acid; Methylacetic acid; n-Propionic acid; Propanate; Propanoic acid; Propanyl acid; Propioic acid; Propionic acid; Propionoic acid; Propionsaeure; Pseudoacetic acid; Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 506071; CAS Number: 79-09-4; EC Number: 201-176-3; MDL number: MFCD00002756; Molecular formula: C3H6O2; Molecular formula: CH3CH2COOH; Molecular Weight: 74.08;
