(Antimicrobial agent / Antifungal agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Propionic Acid, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is valuable in various pharmaceutical applications.
Our cutting-edge processing delivers pharmaceutical-grade Propionic Acid designed to enhance stability, safety and performance across a range of pharmaceutical applications.
Applications: MOLACID® PRO is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations as an antimicrobial preservative to prevent microbial growth. It functions as a pH regulator to maintain formulation stability and product safety. It also serves as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 79-09-4 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C3H6O2 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 74.08 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - USP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as an oily liquid having a slight pungent, rancid odor. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) Infrared Spectroscopy. (B) Chromatographic identity: examine the chromatograms. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is miscible with water and with alcohol and various other organic solvents. |
| 4 | Organic impurity (A) Acetic acid (B) Acrylic acid (C) Any unidentified individual impurity (D) Total impurities |
(A) Not more than 0.2%. (B) Not more than 0.1%. (C) Not more than 0.2%. (D) Not more than 1.0%. |
| 5 | Limit of nonvolatile residue | Specified test. The weight of the residue does not exceed 2.0 mg. |
| 6 | Limit of aldehydes | Specified test. |
| 7 | Distilling range | 138.5° to 142.5°. |
| 8 | Specific gravity | 0.988 to 0.993. |
| 9 | Readily oxidizable substances | Specified test. |
| 10 | Assay | Not less than 97.0% and not more than 102.0%. |
MOLACID® PRO is packed in HDPE Drum or IBC packing, having bar coded label.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserved in tight containers.
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