No. Propionic acid is listed by the FDA as a synthetic flavoring substance that is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for its intended use (21 CFR 184.1081).
It may cause mild skin irritation if mishandled.
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Proprionic acid, propionic acid, and propanoic acid are synonyms for the same compound as evidenced by referencing the following links. Note the entries describe a molecule of the same CAS number, formula and molecular weight.
C3H6O2 is a molecular formula for propionic acid.
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The chemical formula of the propionic (propanoic) acid is C3H6O2.
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Propionic acis is not a fatty acid.
Proprionic acid, propionic acid, and propanoic acid are synonyms for the same compound as evidenced by referencing the following links. Note the entries describe a molecule of the same CAS number, formula and molecular weight.
Robert Jackson Medlock has written: 'A study of the preparation of propionic acid and it's [sic] metallic propionates' -- subject(s): Propionic acid
Propionic acid - Propanoic acid - C3:0 Butyric acid - Butanoic acid - C4:0
C3H6O2 is a molecular formula for propionic acid.
Edgar McCreary Faber has written: 'The esterification of acetic and propionic acids by methyl, ethyl, propyl, isobutyl and isoamyl mercaptans' -- subject(s): Acetic acid, Esters, Propionic acid