Application
Propionic acid may be used in the synthesis of cellulose propionate (cellulose ester).
General description
Propionic acid is a linear monocarboxylic acid. It affords esters on reaction with alcohols or alkenes. It can be synthesized by reacting ethane, carbon monoxide and water. It participates as a precursor in the preparation of smallest azolium homoenolate intermediate.
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