Acids & Bases
Propionic Acid
A short-chain carboxylic acid used primarily as a mold inhibitor and preservative in animal feed and food (E280), and as an intermediate in the production of herbicides, pharmaceuticals and plastics.
A short-chain carboxylic acid used primarily as a mold inhibitor and preservative in animal feed and food (E280), and as an intermediate in the production of herbicides, pharmaceuticals and plastics.
- CAS
- 79-09-4
- EC / EINECS
- 201-176-3
- Formula
- C3H6O2
- HS Code
- 291550
- Food Code
- E280
- Grades
- food grade E280, pharma (Ph. Eur.), technical grade, natural (fermentation), propionic acid food grade (E280), feed grade
- Synonyms
- propionic acid, propanoic acid, methylacetic acid, E280, 79-09-4, ethylformic acid, carboxylic acid C3
Compliance
- · REACH-aligned supply
- · CLP-labelled
- · Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009