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Propionaldehyde

Propionaldehyde, also known as propanal, is a straight-chain aldehyde with the molecular formula C₃H₆O (CAS 123-38-6) and a molecular weight of 58.08 g/mol. It appears as a clear, colorless liquid with an overpowering fruity odor and is highly flammable, with a boiling point of 49 °C, a melting point of -81 °C, and a density of 0.805 g/cm³ at 20 °C. Miscible in water and most organic solvents, it serves primarily as a chemical intermediate in industrial processes.^[1] Industrially, propionaldehyde is produced on a large scale via the hydroformylation of ethylene using carbon monoxide and hydrogen, often catalyzed by rhodium complexes. This process yields several hundred thousand tons annually as of the early 2000s, making it a key building block for downstream chemicals.^[1]^[2] Key applications include its use in the manufacture of plastics such as polyvinyl propionate, synthesis of rubber accelerators and antioxidants, and production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and perfumes. It also functions as a disinfectant, preservative, and flavoring agent in food and beverages due to its fruity aroma.^[1]^[3] Safety concerns arise from its irritant properties, causing eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation, with potential for liver damage at high exposures; it is classified as a flammable liquid with a flash point of 15 °F.^[4]

Nomenclature and history

Etymology and naming

The name "propionaldehyde" derives from "propionic acid," the carboxylic acid formed by its oxidation, with the prefix "propion-" originating from the Greek words prōtos (πρῶτος, meaning "first") and piōn (πίων, meaning "fat"), reflecting its identification as the first higher fatty acid after acetic acid in early organic chemistry.http://chem125-oyc.webspace.yale.edu/125/history99/5Valence/Nomenclature/alkanenames.html This naming convention emerged in the mid-19th century, when chemists like Jean-Baptiste Dumas coined terms for short-chain carboxylic acids based on their physical properties and sequence in homologous series.https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/propionic_acid The preferred IUPAC name is propanal, a systematic designation formed by replacing the terminal "-e" of the parent alkane "propane" with the suffix "-al" to indicate the aldehyde functional group, establishing it as the simplest three-carbon-chain aldehyde.https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Propanal Common synonyms include propanaldehyde, propyl aldehyde, and propion aldehyde, which retain the traditional association with propionic acid and early descriptive nomenclature for aldehydes in 19th-century organic chemistry texts.https://www.chemspider.com/Chemical-Structure.512.html These retained names persist alongside the IUPAC standard due to historical precedence in chemical literature and industrial contexts.https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Propanal#section=Names-and-Identifiers

Historical development

Propionaldehyde was first prepared in the mid-19th century through oxidation of 1-propanol, a method that aligned with the emerging techniques in organic synthesis developed by chemists such as Jean-Baptiste Dumas during his work on organic analysis and vapor density measurements.^[5] In the mid-19th century, propionaldehyde was recognized as a member of the aldehyde class, coinciding with Justus von Liebig's foundational contributions to aldehyde chemistry, including coining the term "aldehyde" in 1835 as a contraction of "alcohol dehydrogenatum" to describe compounds like acetaldehyde produced by dehydrogenation of alcohols.^[6]^[7] The compound gained industrial relevance in the early 20th century with the invention of the hydroformylation process, also known as the Oxo process, by Otto Roelen at Ruhrchemie in 1938; this catalytic reaction of ethylene with synthesis gas (CO and H₂) directly yielded propionaldehyde on a larger scale.^[8]^[9] Following World War II, production of propionaldehyde expanded significantly to support applications in plastics and solvents, driven by the commercialization of the Oxo process outside Germany; key patents from the 1940s and 1950s, such as those for vapor-phase dehydration methods and optimized hydroformylation variants, facilitated this growth and improved efficiency.^[10]^[11]^[12]

Structure and properties

Molecular structure

Propionaldehyde possesses the molecular formula C₃H₆O and the structural formula CH₃CH₂CHO.^[1] As a straight-chain aldehyde, its structure consists of a three-carbon chain with a terminal carbonyl group (–CHO). The carbonyl carbon is sp² hybridized, resulting in a trigonal planar geometry around this atom and bond angles approaching 120° in the carbonyl moiety.^[13] Experimental measurements indicate a C=O bond length of approximately 1.210 Å and a C–C bond length of about 1.509 Å adjacent to the carbonyl carbon.^[14] The carbonyl group is planar, with the carbon-oxygen double bond comprising a σ bond from sp²-sp² overlap and a π bond from p-orbital interaction.^[13] The carbonyl carbon in propionaldehyde is prochiral, meaning replacement of one hydrogen with a different substituent can generate a chiral center./Chapter_16.__Aldehydes_and_Ketones/16.05:_Reactions_of_Ketones_and_Aldehydes:_Introduction_to_Nucleophilic_addition/Prochirality_of_a_Carbonyl) Due to the polarity of the C=O bond, electron density is unevenly distributed, with partial positive charge (δ⁺) on the carbon and partial negative charge (δ⁻) on the oxygen.^[15]

Physical properties

Propionaldehyde is a clear, colorless liquid exhibiting a pungent, fruity odor.^[1]

Property	Value	Conditions/Source
Molar mass	58.08 g/mol	^[1]
Density	0.805 g/cm³	20 °C ^[1]
Boiling point	48.8 °C	760 mmHg ^[1]
Melting point	-81 °C	^[1]
Vapor pressure	31.3 kPa	20 °C ^[1]
Refractive index	1.364	20 °C ^[1]
Flash point	-30 °C	Closed cup ^[1]
Specific heat capacity	2.74 J/g·K	Liquid, 25 °C ^[16]

Propionaldehyde is soluble in water (20 g/100 mL at 20 °C), miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether, reflecting its polar nature due to the carbonyl group.^[1]^[17] It also dissolves readily in organic solvents such as benzene and chloroform.^[18]

Production

Industrial production

The primary industrial production of propionaldehyde occurs via the hydroformylation, or Oxo process, involving the reaction of ethylene with synthesis gas (a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen) in the presence of a catalyst.^[9] This process adds a formyl group and a hydrogen atom across the double bond of ethylene, yielding propionaldehyde as the main product. Cobalt-based catalysts, such as HCo(CO)₄, are traditionally used under harsher conditions of 150–180°C and 20–30 MPa to achieve high conversion rates, while rhodium-based catalysts, often modified with phosphine ligands like triphenylphosphine, enable milder conditions of 100–130°C and 1–5 MPa, improving selectivity and reducing energy input.^[9]^[19] Worldwide production of propionaldehyde via this method reaches several hundred thousand tons annually, primarily serving as an intermediate for downstream chemicals like propionic acid.^[20] Key process features include catalyst recycling, where rhodium systems allow for efficient recovery through phase separation or extraction to minimize losses (typically <0.1 ppm rhodium per cycle), and byproduct management, such as separating alcohols formed via competing hydrogenation pathways or heavy metal carbonyl byproducts via distillation.^[9] Energy efficiency is enhanced in modern rhodium processes, which operate at lower pressures and temperatures compared to cobalt variants, reducing overall operational costs by up to 30%.^[21] Alternative industrial routes, such as partial oxidation of propane or dehydrogenation of n-propanol, are less prevalent due to challenges in selectivity and yield. Partial oxidation of propane aims to insert oxygen selectively but often leads to overoxidation products like acrylic acid or CO₂, limiting commercial viability.^[22] Dehydrogenation of n-propanol over copper or silver catalysts proceeds at 250–350°C but is equilibrium-limited, requiring energy-intensive separation and achieving selectivities below 90%.^[22] Major producers include BASF SE, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, and Perstorp Holding AB, driven by demand in Asia-Pacific regions like China. In 2024, OQ Chemicals completed an expansion of its propionaldehyde production facility in Bay City, Texas, enhancing U.S. capacity.^[23]

Laboratory methods

Propionaldehyde can be prepared in the laboratory by the selective oxidation of 1-propanol using pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC) in dichloromethane, which stops at the aldehyde stage without further oxidation to the carboxylic acid. This method is particularly useful for small-scale syntheses due to its mild conditions and high selectivity for primary alcohols.^[24] Alternatively, the Dess–Martin periodinane reagent in dichloromethane provides an efficient oxidation of 1-propanol to propionaldehyde, often achieving yields exceeding 90% under neutral conditions that preserve sensitive functional groups. Another laboratory route involves the partial reduction of propionitrile to propionaldehyde using diisobutylaluminum hydride (DIBAL-H) at low temperature, typically -78 °C in toluene or hexane, followed by hydrolytic workup. This stepwise reduction targets the nitrile group selectively, yielding the aldehyde in 70–85% isolated yield after careful quenching to prevent over-reduction to the amine. A classical procedure for laboratory preparation entails refluxing 1-propanol with potassium dichromate (K₂Cr₂O₇) in sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄), followed by distillation of the product as it forms to minimize over-oxidation.^[25] In this method, a solution of 164 g (0.56 mole) of potassium dichromate in a mixture of 120 mL of concentrated sulfuric acid and 1 L of water is added during 30 minutes to 100 g (1.67 moles) of n-propyl alcohol which is being heated almost to boiling, with the distillate collected at 48–55 °C; yields are 44–47 g (45–49%).^[25] Purification of crude propionaldehyde is achieved by distillation under reduced pressure (e.g., 20–50 mmHg) to lower the boiling point and prevent thermal polymerization or aldol condensation side reactions.^[26] This yields a colorless liquid with high purity suitable for analytical or synthetic use.^[26]

Reactions

Characteristic reactions

Propionaldehyde, as a typical aliphatic aldehyde, undergoes nucleophilic addition reactions at its carbonyl group, where the electrophilic carbon is attacked by nucleophiles such as amines or alcohols. With primary amines, it forms imines through a reversible addition-elimination process involving carbinolamine intermediates, typically under mildly acidic conditions to facilitate dehydration.^[27] In the presence of alcohols and acid catalysis, propionaldehyde reacts with two equivalents of the alcohol to form acetals, protecting the carbonyl functionality; for example, CH₃CH₂CHO + 2 ROH → CH₃CH₂CH(OR)₂ + H₂O.^[28] The carbonyl group of propionaldehyde can be reduced to a primary alcohol, yielding 1-propanol, using mild reducing agents like sodium borohydride (NaBH₄) in protic solvents at room temperature, which selectively targets the aldehyde without affecting other functional groups.^[29] Catalytic hydrogenation methods, such as with palladium on carbon under hydrogen gas, also achieve this reduction efficiently.^[30] Oxidation of propionaldehyde proceeds readily to propionic acid due to the aldehydic hydrogen. Tollens' reagent (ammoniacal silver nitrate) oxidizes it to the carboxylate, depositing a silver mirror as a diagnostic test for aldehydes.^[31] Stronger oxidants like potassium permanganate (KMnO₄) in neutral or basic conditions fully convert it to propionic acid, with the reaction often requiring controlled pH to avoid over-oxidation.^[32] Propionaldehyde exhibits enolization owing to the acidity of its alpha hydrogens, which can be deprotonated by base to form an enolate ion that tautomerizes to the enol form. This alpha-hydrogen reactivity enables self-aldol reactions, where the enolate of one molecule adds nucleophilically to the carbonyl of another, forming β-hydroxy aldehydes that may dehydrate to α,β-unsaturated aldehydes under basic or acidic conditions.^[33]

Specific transformations

Propionaldehyde undergoes base-catalyzed self-aldol condensation to yield the β-hydroxy aldehyde 3-hydroxy-2-methylpentanal as the initial addition product.^[34] This reaction proceeds via deprotonation at the α-carbon to form an enolate, which adds to the carbonyl of a second molecule of propionaldehyde. The process is typically facilitated by alkali such as Ba(OH)<sub>2</sub> or NaOH.^[35] The balanced equation for the addition step is:

\ce{2 CH3CH2CHO ->[base] CH3CH2CH(OH)CH(CH3)CHO}

^[34] In crossed aldol condensations with acetaldehyde, propionaldehyde participates to produce a mixture of products due to the ability of both aldehydes to form enolates and act as electrophiles.^[36] The primary crossed addition products include 3-hydroxypentanal, formed by addition of the acetaldehyde enolate to propionaldehyde, and 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutanal, from the propionaldehyde enolate adding to acetaldehyde.^[37] These reactions are base-catalyzed, similar to the self-condensation, but selectivity can be influenced by reaction conditions to favor certain crossed adducts.^[36] The carbonyl group of propionaldehyde is prochiral, and its reduction can be achieved enzymatically using alcohol dehydrogenases to produce 1-propanol with high selectivity.^[38] For asymmetric variants, catalytic methods such as Ru-BINAP complexes have been explored in related aldehyde systems, though direct application to simple propionaldehyde yields the achiral primary alcohol; enzymatic approaches with stereospecific reductases enable control in prochiral contexts for derivatized analogs.^[39] Under acidic conditions, propionaldehyde tends to polymerize, forming a cyclic trimer analogous to paraldehyde (the acetaldehyde trimer), specifically 2,4,6-trimethyl-1,3,5-trioxane.^[40] This acid-catalyzed cyclotrimerization occurs readily at low temperatures, with concentrated sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid promoting the formation of the stable six-membered ring structure via electrophilic addition and cyclization.^[41] The trimer serves as a storage form, depolymerizing back to monomer under basic or thermal conditions.^[42]

Uses

Synthetic applications

Propionaldehyde serves as a crucial precursor in the industrial synthesis of 1-propanol through catalytic hydrogenation with hydrogen gas, typically employing nickel-based catalysts under controlled temperature and pressure conditions. This transformation yields 1-propanol with high selectivity, often exceeding 99% conversion of the aldehyde. The resulting 1-propanol is employed as a versatile solvent in the pharmaceutical, coatings, and printing ink industries, as well as in antifreeze compositions for its low freezing point and solvency properties.^[43]^[44] In the production of propionic acid, propionaldehyde undergoes oxidation with air or oxygen at mild temperatures (40–50°C) and pressures (around 0.3 MPa), achieving high selectivity toward the carboxylic acid without significant over-oxidation. This route is one of the primary industrial methods for propionic acid synthesis, complementing carbonylation processes. Propionic acid derived from this pathway is utilized as an antimicrobial preservative in food products such as baked goods and dairy, inhibiting mold growth, and as a component in herbicide formulations due to its biocidal activity.^[45]^[46] Propionaldehyde functions as a building block for fragrance compounds, particularly in the synthesis of cyclamen aldehyde via aldol condensation with 4-isopropylbenzaldehyde followed by hydrogenation of the resulting α,β-unsaturated aldehyde. This process, often conducted under alkaline conditions, produces cyclamen aldehyde, which exhibits a powerful floral scent reminiscent of lily-of-the-valley and green notes, making it a key ingredient in perfumery for fresh and ozonic accords. Additionally, propionaldehyde reacts with formaldehyde in a base-catalyzed condensation to form trimethylolethane (TME), a triol intermediate. TME is subsequently used to produce alkyd resins for high-performance paints and coatings, valued for their durability and gloss, as well as polyol ester-based synthetic lubricants that provide thermal stability and low volatility in demanding applications.^[47]^[48]^[49]^[50]

Market and economic aspects

Several hundred thousand metric tons of propionaldehyde are produced annually, primarily through hydroformylation processes using ethylene as a feedstock.^[51] This volume supports downstream industries such as plastics and chemicals, with the market value standing at about USD 578 million in 2023, influenced by fluctuations in petrochemical feedstocks like ethylene, and projected to reach USD 823 million by 2032 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4%.^[52] Recent expansions include BASF increasing capacity by 40,000 metric tons annually in 2024 and a new 120,000 tons/year facility in China operational since 2023.^[53]^[54] Key production and consumption regions include Europe, particularly Germany, and Asia, with China leading due to its expansive chemical manufacturing infrastructure.^[53] Trade occurs mainly via bulk shipping in chemical tankers, where costs are sensitive to oil price volatility, as higher fuel expenses can elevate transportation rates by 10-20% during price spikes.^[55] Recent trends highlight a gradual shift toward bio-based production routes, such as fermentation-derived alternatives, to enhance sustainability and reduce reliance on fossil feedstocks, though these remain a small fraction of total output.^[56]

Occurrence

Natural sources

Propionaldehyde, also known as propanal, occurs naturally as an intermediate in the metabolism of plants and microorganisms. In plants, it is generated during fatty acid degradation via alpha-oxidation pathways, where it serves as a precursor for volatile compounds. For instance, in melon (Cucumis melo L.) fruits, pyruvate decarboxylase 1 (PDC1) catalyzes the formation of propanal from alpha-keto acids, contributing to the biosynthesis of short-chain aldehydes during ripening processes.^[57] In microbial systems, propanal is produced naturally during anaerobic fermentation by yeasts such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, where it arises as a transient intermediate in the conversion of sugars to ethanol and higher alcohols via the Ehrlich pathway.^[58] Emission from microbial fermentation is a significant natural source, particularly in the production of alcoholic beverages. During yeast-mediated metabolism of carbohydrates, propanal forms alongside other aldehydes like acetaldehyde, contributing to the flavor profile before being reduced to propanol. In wines and beers, propanal concentrations typically range from 0.3 to 2 mg/L, though levels vary by strain and conditions.^[59] These emissions occur in natural settings like fruit decay or anaerobic microbial environments but are more pronounced in fermented products. In the atmosphere, propanal exists at trace levels, primarily from the photochemical oxidation of propane and other biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs). Oxidation mechanisms involving hydroxyl radicals convert propane to propanal as a key carbonyl byproduct, with global atmospheric lifetimes around 12-18 hours.^[60]^[61] Biogenic emissions from plants, especially wounded or senescing tissues, also release propanal; for example, desert vegetation species emit acetone/propanal at rates exceeding 10 μg C g⁻¹ h⁻¹ under stress.^[62] These sources contribute to low ambient concentrations, often below 1 ppb in rural or forested air. In fruits such as apples, propanal appears during ripening as part of the aroma volatile profile, derived from the lipoxygenase pathway acting on odd-numbered fatty acids. While typically present at low levels in headspace analyses of mature cultivars, its concentration increases transiently under hypoxic conditions or stress, aiding in ester formation for fruity notes.^[63] This underscores propanal's role in plant-derived scents without dominating the overall bouquet.

Extraterrestrial detection

Propanal, also known as propionaldehyde, was first detected in the interstellar medium toward the high-mass star-forming region Sagittarius B2(N) in 2004 using the 100 m Green Bank Telescope. The identification relied on observations of multiple rotational transitions in the 18–26 GHz range, primarily in absorption against the continuum emission from the region. This detection established propanal as one of the more complex aldehydes present in the interstellar medium, with an estimated fractional abundance relative to H₂ on the order of 10^{-9} in such environments.^[64] In cometary environments, propanal was tentatively suggested in the coma of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko during the ESA Rosetta mission (2014–2016) based on initial analysis of data from the Cometary Sampling and Composition (COSAC) instrument aboard the Philae lander, which identified it among potential organic compounds via mass spectrometry. However, subsequent reanalyses could not confirm its presence.^[65] The Ptolemy instrument analyzed volatile gases but did not detect propanal, highlighting its potential as a minor component of cometary volatiles if present. Propanal has also been tentatively identified in other astrophysical sites, including hot molecular cores such as Orion KL, through high-resolution line surveys with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). In these warm, dense regions, emission lines consistent with propanal transitions were observed near the compact ridge and infrared sources.^[66] Additionally, photochemical models of Titan's atmosphere, informed by Cassini spacecraft data from the 2000s, suggest potential trace amounts of propanal arising from methane photolysis and subsequent radical reactions in the nitrogen-rich upper layers, though no direct detection has been reported. These detections underscore propanal's role in extraterrestrial prebiotic chemistry, where it serves as a building block for more complex organics, potentially contributing to the synthesis of sugars and amino acid precursors via pathways like the formose reaction or Strecker synthesis analogs in icy environments. Formation mechanisms likely involve ion-molecule reactions in cold interstellar clouds to produce radical precursors (e.g., C₂H₅ + CO), followed by successive hydrogenation on dust grain surfaces during CO freeze-out phases.^[67]^[68]

Safety and toxicology

Health effects

Propionaldehyde exhibits moderate acute toxicity through oral and inhalation exposure. The median lethal dose (LD50) for oral administration in rats is 1,690 mg/kg body weight.^[69] Inhalation LC50 > 4.6 mg/L (vapor, 4 h, rat).^[70] The compound is classified as an irritant, causing redness, pain, and burning sensations upon contact with eyes and skin, as well as coughing and sore throat from respiratory exposure.^[1] Chronic or repeated exposure to propionaldehyde vapors can result in serious respiratory effects, including the development of pulmonary edema, characterized by fluid accumulation in the lungs.^[71] It demonstrates potential mutagenic activity, evidenced by positive results in the Ames bacterial reverse mutation test using Salmonella typhimurium strains.^[72] In occupational environments, the primary route of human exposure to propionaldehyde is inhalation, facilitated by its high volatility.^[1] Once absorbed, it is rapidly metabolized in the body to propionic acid primarily through oxidation by aldehyde dehydrogenase enzymes.^[73] Regulatory exposure limits have been established to mitigate health risks. OSHA has not established a specific permissible exposure limit (PEL) for propionaldehyde. The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) threshold limit value (TLV) is 20 ppm TWA (as of 2024).^[74]

Environmental considerations

Propionaldehyde is readily biodegradable in aerobic environments, with studies showing 91-97% degradation within 28 days using activated sludge in accordance with OECD Guideline 301C.^[75] In the atmosphere, it has a short half-life of approximately 12 hours due to rapid reaction with hydroxyl (OH) radicals.^[61] Regarding ecotoxicity, propionaldehyde exhibits moderate acute toxicity to aquatic organisms, with a 96-hour LC50 value of about 85 mg/L for fish such as the medaka (Oryzias latipes).^[2] Its low bioaccumulation potential, indicated by a log Kow of 0.59, suggests minimal persistence in biological tissues.^[76] Under regulatory frameworks, propionaldehyde is listed on the TSCA Inventory in the United States as an active chemical substance.^[77] In the European Union, it is registered under REACH with no classification for environmental hazards, though it is monitored as a volatile organic compound (VOC) for emission controls; as of 2025, no specific bans or restrictions on its use exist.^[78] Primary emission sources include industrial effluents from its production and use in chemical manufacturing processes.^[79] Mitigation strategies in production facilities often involve wet scrubbers to capture and remove VOC emissions, including aldehydes, from exhaust streams.^[80]

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cyclamen aldehyde | 103-95-7 - ChemicalBook
Jan 27, 2025 · Two main processes are used for the industrial synthesis of cyclamen aldehyde: 1) Alkaline condensation of 4-isopropylbenzaldehyde and propanal ...
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cyclamen aldehyde, 103-95-7 - The Good Scents Company
Use: Cyclamen Aldehyde is a very powerful, floral, green note used in many perfumery applications to blend into fresh, floral, green or ozonic/marine ...
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Trimethylolethane from Propionaldehyde and Formaldehyde
Improved synthesis of 1, 1, 1‐Trimethylolalkanes from hexanal and nonanal. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society 1968, 45 (7) , 517-519. https://doi ...
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[PDF] TRIMET TME (Trimethylolethane) Product Data - Stobec
Typical TME applications include premium quality alkyd and polyester resins for paints, powder coating resins, polyol ester synthetic lubricants, plasticizers, ...
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U.S. Patent Application for PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ...
Propanal is produced industrially mainly by hydroformylation of ethylene. Several hundred thousand tons are produced annually by corresponding processes: CO ...
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Propionaldehyde Market Consulting Report with Regional Forecast [2024–2034]
### Propionaldehyde Market Summary
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[PDF] The Impact of Oil Prices on World Trade - Boston College
Many have claimed that oil price spikes have the potential to put a break on world trade by increasing transport costs.1 Indeed, oil prices determine ship fuel ...Missing: propionaldehyde | Show results with:propionaldehyde
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Propionaldehyde Market By Derivative (Propionic Acid, Propanol ...
The global propionaldehyde market was valued at USD 0.56Â billion in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 0.91Â billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR ...<|separator|>
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[PDF] Final Rule: Aerosol Coatings National Volatile Organic Compound ...
Jan 6, 2025 · This action revises national emission standards for the aerosol coatings (aerosol spray paints) category under the Clean Air Act (CAA), which ...Missing: propionaldehyde | Show results with:propionaldehyde
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PDC1, a pyruvate/α‐ketoacid decarboxylase, is involved in ...
Dec 16, 2018 · Our work shows that PDC1 is not only involved in acetaldehyde biosynthesis, but also forms propanal and pentanal in the fruit, while PDC2 does ...Missing: propionaldehyde | Show results with:propionaldehyde
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Microbial production of propanol - ScienceDirect.com
Isopropanol can be chemically produced by reduction of acetone in the presence of excess hydrogen, or from propylene by hydration over an acid catalyst (Papa, ...
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Chemical Composition of Alcoholic Beverages, Additives and ... - NCBI
Some spirits, such as vodka, contain few flavour compounds and consist essentially of ethanol and water. In contrast, whiskies, cognacs, brandies and rums ...Missing: propanal | Show results with:propanal
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Aldehydes as Wort Off-Flavours in Alcohol-Free Beers—Origin and ...
Dec 3, 2019 · At a closer look however, it is found that the concentration of other aldehydes, such as isovaleraldehyde or propionaldehyde are actually ...
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Atmospheric oxidation pathways of propane and its by‐products ...
Jul 26, 2007 · The present study investigates the oxidation mechanism of propane, acetone, acetaldehyde, and propionaldehyde by ab inito molecular orbital methods.
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Biogenic volatile organic compound emissions from desert ...
Emissions of oxygenated compounds, such as methanol, ethanol, acetone/propanal, and hexanol, from cut branches of several species exceeded 10 μg C g−1 h−1, ...
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Biochemistry of Apple Aroma: A Review - PMC - PubMed Central
Aldehydes predominate in immature apples (8–10), but their content decreases as the fruit matures, a period in which the concentration of alcohols and esters ...Missing: propionaldehyde | Show results with:propionaldehyde
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Green Bank Telescope Detection of New Interstellar Aldehydes
The GBT was also used to observe the previously reported interstellar aldehyde propynal (HC2CHO) in Sagittarius B2(N), which is a known source of large ...
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The complexity of Orion: an ALMA view - I. Data and first results
Tentative detection of propanal towards IRc21. Color coding as in Fig. 4 ... detected in the central parts of the Orion-KL region. Our survey also ...
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Aldehydes and sugars from evolved precometary ice analogs - PNAS
Jan 12, 2015 · We discuss their potential implications for prebiotic chemistry within an astrophysical scenario that emphasizes the central role of ...
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We derive the upper limit of the 1-propanol column density assuming conditions at the local thermal equilibrium (LTE) and assuming optically thin emission ...
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[PDF] Propionaldehyde - NJ.gov
Flash Point: -22oF (-30oC). Water Solubility: Soluble. OTHER COMMONLY USED NAMES. Chemical Name: Propanal. Other Names: Propaldehyde; Propionic Aldehyde ...
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Microcompartments for B12-Dependent 1,2-Propanediol ...
The Ames test was used to show that propionaldehyde is a mutagen and that mutation frequencies are increased in MCP-minus mutants during 1,2-PD degradation. We ...
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Steady-state and pre-steady-state kinetics of propionaldehyde ...
The kcat value for the oxidation of propionaldehyde by sheep liver cytosolic aldehyde dehydrogenase increased 3-fold, from 0.16 s-1 at pH 7.6 to 0.49 s-1 at pH ...
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[PDF] SAFETY DATA SHEET - Fisher Scientific
May 19, 2009 · Propionaldehyde is highly flammable, causes skin irritation, serious eye damage, and may cause respiratory irritation. It is harmful if ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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PROPIONALDEHYDE - ACGIH
PROPIONALDEHYDE. CAS number: 123-38-6. Synonyms: Propanal, Propyl aldehyde. Chemical formula: C3H6O. Structural formula: CH3CH2CHO. To view TLV and ...Missing: OSHA PEL
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[PDF] Propionaldehyde
Feb 10, 2021 · http://echa.europa.eu/information ... Propionaldehyde, CAS: 123-38-6. Biodegradation. 91 - 97 % (28 d), activated sludge, aerobic, OECD 301 C.
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[PDF] Background Material:1997-11-13 Propionaldehyde As A Federal ...
It is used as a synthetic flavoring adjuvant in non-alcoholic beverages and food. Other uses include disinfectants, as a preservative, and in agricultural ...Missing: production | Show results with:production<|control11|><|separator|>
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[DOC] COVER PAGE - OECD Existing Chemicals Database
Worldwide, it is estimated that 405 million pounds of this aldehyde are produced annually. Of this total production volume, it is believed that greater than 99% ...Missing: global | Show results with:global
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[PDF] propionaldehyde (iz) - Safety data sheet
Partitioning coefficient n-octanol/water (log Kow): 0,59. (20 °C). Literature ... Chronic toxicity to fish: No data available. Chronic toxicity to ...
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Propanal - Substance Details - SRS | US EPA
Statutes/Regulations ; TSCA Inv, Propanal, Reviewed, Approved ; CAA 111, Propionaldehyde, Reviewed, Approved, Jan 5 1981 ...
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Propionaldehyde - Substance Information - ECHA
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 to < 1 000 tonnes per ...Missing: TSCA | Show results with:TSCA
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[PDF] Propionaldehyde - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Propionaldehyde is used primarily as a reactive intermediate in the manufacture ... Based upon the physical and chemical properties, propionaldehyde is not ...
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Wet Scrubber Analysis of Volatile Organic Compound Removal in ...
Longer-term monitor- ing of industrial wet scrubbers was performed to confirm the potential lack of reactivity with. VOCs specific to the rendering industry.<|control11|><|separator|>