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propionic acid
CH3CH2COOH Water- and alcohol-soluble, clear, colorless liquid with pungent aroma; boils at 140.7_C; used to manufacture various propionates, in nickel-electroplating solutions, for perfume esters and artificial flavors, for pharmaceuticals, and as a cellulosics solvent. Also known as methylacetic acid; propanoic acid.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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