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C2H5CHO [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C3H6O
formula, see observation
CH3CH2C(O)H
formula, see observation
C2H5CHO
formula, see observation
123-38-6
CAS number
DEF

A water-white liquid with a suffocating odour which is soluble in water and which is used in the manufacture of propionic acid, polyvinyl and other plastics and as a desinfectant.

OBS

Propionaldehyde [is a] synthetic flavoring agent that occurs naturally in apples and onions. Used in fruit flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, and baked goods.

OBS

propanal: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

propionaldehyde: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: NCI-C61029; UN 1275.

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H6O or CH3CH2C(O)H or C2H5CHO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H6O
formula, see observation
CH3CH2C(O)H
formula, see observation
C2H5CHO
formula, see observation
123-38-6
CAS number
OBS

propanal : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

propionaldéhyde : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H6O ou CH3CH2C(O)H ou C2H5CHO

Spanish

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