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Propionic acid
CH3CH2COOH Water- and alcohol-soluble, clear, colourless 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.
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