"Propionic Acid & Derivatives Market by Applications (Animal Feed & Grain Preservatives, Food Preservatives, Herbicides, Cellulose Acetate Propionate) & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018" Now Available at Fast Ma
Propionic acid is a three-carbon carboxylic acid with a molecular formula of CH3CH2COOH. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is commercially manufactured by the hydrocarboxylation of ethylene in the presence of nickel carbonyl catalyst. Propionic acid and derivatives are largely used as feed and food preservatives. It inhibits the growth of molds and bacteria. Propionic acid is also used to make some specialized propionates, such as cellulose acetate propionate (CAP), which is a useful thermoplastic....
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