Arham Intermediates - Api Intermediate

Propionic acid from the Greek words protos, meaning "first", and pion, meaning "fat"; also known as propanoic acid) is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with chemical formula CH₃CH₂CO₂H. It is a liquid with a pungent and unpleasant smell somewhat resembling body odor. The anion CH₃CH₂CO₂⁻ as well as the salts and esters of propionic acid are known as propionates or propanoates.

Propan-1-ol is the parent member of the class of propan-1-ols that is propane in which a hydrogen of one of the methyl groups is replaced by a hydroxy group. It has a role as a protic solvent and a metabolite.

ApplicationsIt is used to manufacture other solvents such as cosmetics, skin/hair preparations, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, lacquer formulations, dye solutions, antifreezes, soaps and window cleaner.

Hazards

• May cause drowsiness or dizziness
• Causes serious eye damage
• Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
• Narcotic effects