Ingredient

PROPIONIC ACID

⚠ EU Restricted

Identification

CAS Number 79-09-4
EINECS / EC 201-176-3
CosIng Ref 37261
Chemical Name propanoic acid
IUPAC Name
Formula C3H6O2
Mol. Weight 74.08 g/mol
SMILES CCC(=O)O
InChIKey XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function ANTIMICROBIAL
Secondary Functions FRAGRANCE; PRESERVATIVE; pH ADJUSTERS

EU Regulatory Status

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⚠ Restricted — EU Reg. 1223/2009 V/2

Safety Profile

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