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Empirical formula: C3H6O2
a: 4.040 Å
b: 9.060 Å
c: 11.000 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 91.25 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 402.53 Å3
Space group: P21/c
Calculated density: 1.222 g/cm3
Z: 4
Temperature: -95.0 °C
Formula weight: 74.079 g/mole
R(F): 0.1160
Common name: Propionic acid
CSD refcode: PRONAC
Short description: Propanoic acid or propinoic acid is a short chain fatty acid.
Keyword: antifungal
Keyword: herbicide
Keyword: perfume
Citation of a publication: Reference:Acta Crystallogr.,15,(1962)p233 Authors: F.J.Strieter, D.H.Templeton, R.F.Scheuerman, R.L.Sass
Miscellaneous comments: Used in food preservation and in perfumes as mold inhibitor.
Layman's explanation: Propanoic acid was named after the Greek word "Pro" for first and "pion" for fat, because it is the first fatty acid. It is a liquid and has a slightly pungent odor that can be characterized as rancid. Sweat, milk, and fermentation products all contain small amounts of this chemical. It can be synthesized from ethanol or ethylene and carbon monoxide. The calcium salt of propanoic acid is used as an antimolding agent and is an additive in breads. Esters of this carboxylic acid have a pleasant smell and taste and are used in the manufacture of fruit flavors and perfume bases. This compound is also found in a herbicide, called Silverado.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
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