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Sunday, September 12, 2021

09-12-2021-0152 - Propionic acid

 Propionic acid (/prpiˈɒnɪk/, 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.

Simplified skeletal formula

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propionic_acid

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