Propionic Acid

Propionic acid is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with chemical formula CH 3CH 2CO 2H. It is a liquid with a pungent and unpleasant smell.

Propionic acid is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with chemical formula CH ₃CH ₂CO ₂H. It is a liquid with a pungent and unpleasant smell somewhat resembling body odor. The anion CH ₃CH ₂CO⁻ ₂ as well as the salts and esters of propionic acid are known as propionates or propanoates.
Formula: C₃H₆O₂
IUPAC ID: propanoic acid
Density: 990 kg/m³
Boiling point: 141.2 °C
Molar mass: 74.08 g/mol
Melting point: -21 °C
Classification: Carboxylic acid