What does Propionic acid mean?

Definitions for Propionic acid
ˈproʊ piˈɒn ɪk, ˌproʊ-pro·pi·onic acid

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. propionic acid, propanoic acidnoun

    a liquid fatty acid found in milk and sweat and in fuel distillates

Wiktionary

  1. propionic acidnoun

    The compound with the formula CHCHCOOH, a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with a pungent odor.

  2. Etymology: Coined by the French chemist Jean-Baptiste Dumas, from the Ancient Greek protos ("first") and pion ("fat"), because it was the smallest carboxylic acid that exhibited the properties of the other fatty acids, such as producing an oily layer when salted out of water and having a soapy potassium salt.

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  1. Propionic acid

    Propionic acid (, 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.

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  1. propionic acid

    Propionic acid is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with its chemical formula as CH3CH2COOH. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong, pungent smell and a sour taste. It is soluble in water and can be found in natural sources such as milk and certain types of cheese. In industry, it is commonly used as a food preservative and in the production of plastics and rubber.

Wikidata

  1. Propionic acid

    Propanoic acid is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with chemical formula CH3CH2COOH. It is a clear liquid with a pungent odor. The anion CH3CH2COO− as well as the salts and esters of propanoic acid are known as propanoates.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Propionic acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Propionic acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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