PROPIONIC ACID
Prepared at the 51st JECFA (1998), published in FNP 52 Add 6 (1998) superseding specifications prepared at the 49th JECFA (1997), published in
FNP 52 Add 5 (1997). ADI "not limited" established at the 17th JECFA in 1973.
SYNONYMS Propanoic acid, ethylformic acid, methylacetic acid, INS No. 280
DEFINITION
Chemical names Propionic acid
C.A.S. number 79-09-4
Chemical formula C3H6O2
Formula weight 74.08
Assay Not less than 99.5% on dried basis
DESCRIPTION An oily liquid with a slightly pungent odour
FUNCTIONAL USESPreservative, antimould, antirope agent, flavouring agent (see "Flavouring agents" monograph JECFA no. 84)
