Propionic Acid

propanoic acid

79-09-4 C3H6O2

Properties

Propionic Acid molecular structure
CAS Number
79-09-4
Formula
C3H6O2
Molecular Weight
74.08 g/mol
IUPAC Name
propanoic acid
InChI Key
XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Also Known As

propionic acid methylacetic acid ethylformic acid Carboxyethane Metacetonic acid Ethanecarboxylic acid Luprosil Pseudoacetic acid Monoprop Prozoin

Description

Propionic acid is a short-chain saturated fatty acid comprising ethane attached to the carbon of a carboxy group. It has a role as an antifungal drug. It is a saturated fatty acid and a short-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a propionate.

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