Propionic acid PurChrom Ultra Eluent additive for LC-MS

PurChrom Ultra


Linear Formula:  C3H6O2
Molecular Weight:  74.08 g/mol
CAS Number: 79-09-4

Properties

Vapour pressure 5 hPa (20 °C)
Autoignition temp. 955 °F
Explosion limit 12.1 %
Assay Purity >99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.386 (lit.)
B pt. 141 °C (1.013 hPa)
M pt. -21°C
Density 0.99 g/cm3 (20 °C)

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H314,H335
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
Symbol
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29155000
Flash point 12.0%(V)
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number UN3463

Description

Application
Used as an eluent additive in LC-MS and UHPLC-MS workflows propionic acid enhances ionization efficiency and improves chromatographic separation of polar and basic analytes. It is suitable for bioanalytical pharmaceutical and environmental testing requiring high sensitivity.

Purpose
For R&D

General Description
Propionic Acid PurChrom Ultra is a high-purity volatile short-chain carboxylic acid formulated for LC-MS applications. It offers excellent solubility in water and organic solvents providing effective pH control and low background interference. Its volatility ensures compatibility with mass spectrometry detection.