Propionic acid

Preservative; mold inhibitor

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Structure

Formula

C₃H₆O₂

Molecular weight

74.079 g/mol

Heavy atoms

5

Total atoms

11

Composition

C ×3 H ×6 O ×2

SMILES

CCC(=O)O

Class Carboxylic acid