Preparation Of Propionic Acid

•  Propionic Acid is produced  by the reactions between propyl alcohol, sulfuric acid, and potassium manganate

6 H₂SO₄ + 4 KMnO₄ + 5 CH₃CH₂CH₂OH ———> 11 H₂O + 2 K₂SO₄ + 4 MnSO4 + 5 CH₃CH₂COOH

• The reaction between sulfuric acid, potassium manganate, and CH₃CH₂CHOH to produce  Propionic Acid, potassium sulfate, manganese sulfate, and water       

9 H₂SO₄ + 6 KMnO₄ + 10 CH₃CH₂CHOH ——–> 14 H₂O + 3 K₂SO₄ + 6 MnSO₄ + 10 CH₃CH₂COOH 

• Propionic Acid is produced  by the reactions between sulfuric acid, potassium permanganate, and propionaldehyde

3 H₂SO₄ + 2 KMnO₄ + 5 CH₃CH₂CHO ——–> 3 H₂O + K₂SO₄ + 2 MnSO₄ + 5 CH₃CH₂COOH

• Propanol reacts with dioxygen to produce   Propionic Acid and water

O₂ + C₃H₇OH  —–> H₂O + CH₃CH₂COOH

Physical Properties Of Propionic Acid

• Propionic Acid molecular weight is 74.079 g/mol
• Its density is 0.98797 g/cm³
• Its boiling point is 141.15^οC
• Its melting point is -20^οC

Chemical Properties Of Propionic Acid 

• The chemical formula of Propionic Acid is CH₃CH₂COOH
• Potassium hydroxide reacts with propionic acid to produce water and CH₃CH₂COOK

KOH + CH₃CH₂COOH —–> H₂O + CH₃CH₂COOK 

• Methanol reacts with propionic acid to produce CH₃CH₂COOCH₃  and water

CH₃OH + CH₃CH₂COOH ——-> H₂O + CH₃CH₂COOCH₃

• Potassium Oxide reacts with propionic acid to produce CH₃CH₂COOK and water

K₂O + 2 CH₃CH₂COOH ——-> H₂O + 2 CH₃CH₂COOK

• Barium hydroxide reacts with propionic acid to produce water and  (CH₃CH₂COO)₂Ba

Ba(OH)₂ + 2 CH₃CH₂COOH —–> 2 H₂O + (CH₃CH₂COO)Ba

Carbon is a chemical element with the symbol C. Its atomic number is 6 and its electronic configuration is 1s² 2s² 2p².It is non metallic and tetravalent .It is the chemical backbone of all life on Earth. The unique ability to combine with itself and with other elements makes carbon the most versatile element in the periodic table.

Hydrogen is a chemical element with the symbol Its atomic number is 1. Its electronic configuration is 1s¹. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, and highly combustible element. It is the simplest element. Each atom of hydrogen has only one proton and one electron. It is used in the production of hydrochloric acid. It is used as rocket fuel. It was discovered by Henry Cavendish in 1766.

Oxygen is a chemical element and its chemical symbol is O. Its atomic number is 8 and its electronic configuration is 1s² 2s² 2p⁴. It is a highly reactive nonmetal. It is a colorless, tasteless, odorless diatomic gas. It has low melting and boiling points so it is in a gas state at room temperature. Oxygen gas is mainly found in the atmosphere. It is used to make nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and other compounds.