VWR Propionic acid ≥99.7%, GPR RECTAPUR®

High-Purity Short Chain Carboxylic Acid for Laboratory, Industrial, and Food Research Applications

VWR Propionic Acid (CH₃CH₂COOH), also known as propanoic acid, is a ≥99.7% pure, ACS-grade carboxylic acid supplied in GPR RECTAPUR® quality, making it suitable for analytical, food-grade, and research-based applications. This high-quality chemical is a clear, colorless, water-miscible liquid with a strong, pungent odor and excellent chemical stability.

Propionic acid is widely used as a preservative, pH modifier, and intermediate in organic synthesis. It plays key roles in microbial fermentation studies, metabolic research, CO₂ capture materials development, and crystallography. Its purity and low impurity profile (carbonyl compounds ≤0.002%, heavy metals ≤0.001%) make it ideal for precision chemical and analytical workflows.

Key Features & Benefits

• ≥99.7% Assay Purity – Ensures analytical consistency and reproducibility
• GPR RECTAPUR® Quality – High-purity grade ideal for sensitive lab work
• Low Impurity Profile – Carbonyls ≤0.002%, water ≤0.15%, heavy metals ≤0.001%
• Water-Miscible and Stable – Facilitates formulation and compatibility across applications
• Multifunctional Use – Preservative, metabolic research agent, and chemical intermediate
• Safe for Food-Related Research – May be used in applications involving food additives or microbiota studies

Applications

• Food Preservation Research – Effective antimicrobial agent in bakery and dairy applications
• Microbiota Metabolism Studies – Investigating SCFA production during fermentation
• CO₂ Capture Enhancement – Used to modify limestone for carbon sequestration
• Crystallography and Material Science – Forms monoclinic crystals for structural studies
• Organic Synthesis and Esterification – Intermediate in pharmaceuticals and polymer development
• Insulin Sensitivity and Immunological Studies – Explored in metabolic and immunosuppressive mechanisms

Technical Specifications

Biological & Industrial Relevance

• End-product of microbial fermentation in the human gut
• Produced industrially via hydrocarboxylation of ethylene
• Investigated for food intake regulation, lipid metabolism, and insulin sensitivity
• Applicable in green chemistry and carbon capture workflows

VWR Propionic Acid ≥99.7%, GPR RECTAPUR® Grade is a versatile, high-purity reagent for use in food safety research, microbiome metabolism studies, carbon capture technologies, and chemical synthesis. Its exceptional purity, low impurity content, and multi-functional properties make it a reliable and cost-effective solution for researchers and manufacturers seeking precision, performance, and safety in their workflows.