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Propionic acid

CHEBI:CHEBI_30768

Definition

A short-chain saturated fatty acid comprising ethane attached to the carbon of a carboxy group.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C3H6O2
Molecular Mass
74.07850
Charge
0
SMILES
CCC(O)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H6O2/c1-2-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5)
InChIKey
XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • PA
  • acide propanoique
  • acide propionique
  • carboxyethane
  • CH3-CH2-COOH
  • ethanecarboxylic acid
  • ethylformic acid
  • metacetonic acid
  • methylacetic acid
  • propanoic acid
  • Propanoic acid
  • PROPANOIC ACID
  • propioic acid
  • propionic acid
  • Propionic acid
  • Propionsaeure
  • propoic acid
  • pseudoacetic acid

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

oboInOwl#hasDbXref
PPDB:1341
DRON_00010000
34658
core#notation
CHEBI:30768

Additional References

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Additional Attributes

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CHEBI:30768
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CHEBI:30768
RO_0000087
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