Propionic Acid

Description

Propionic Acid is a colorless, pungent-odored liquid organic acid that finds extensive use in diverse industrial applications. Propionic Acid is a carboxylic acid of the chemical formula C₃H₆O₂ and CAS Number 79-09-4. With its varied chemical properties, Propionic Acid comes in technical and food-grade purity levels to cater to various uses.

Propionic acid is applied in the production of herbicides, fine chemical intermediates, rubber chemicals, emulsions, and environmentally friendly coating formulation solvents. It is also widely applied in the production of artificial fruit flavor, pharmaceuticals, and cellulose acetate propionate, a modified synthetic cellulose fiber. These uses make Propionic Acid a strategic raw material for chemical synthesis and industrial processing.

In the food industry, it is a preservative (E280) that inhibits mold and bacterial growth in bakery, dairy, and animal feed. As an agriculture use, it acts to control silage fermentation and improve feed storage life. Propionic Acid is also an important component for formulating anti-microbial agents, cosmetic preservatives, and pharmaceutical excipients.

At Amizara Chemicals, we supply top-quality Propionic Acid in accordance with international standards and industry-grade quality. We have our product in different sizes of packaging such as 35 kg carboys, 200 kg HDPE drums, and IBC tanks based on customer specifications. We provide timely delivery, best prices, and full technical assistance including MSDS and COA on request.

✅ Uses of Propionic Acid
Food & feed preservation

Herbicide formulation

Manufacturing of flavor and fragrance

Processing of rubber and plastic

Synthesis of pharmaceuticals

Solvent for coating and paint industries