Propionic Acid and Derivatives
Abstract
The article contains sections titled:
1. | Introduction |
2. | Physical Properties |
3. | Chemical Properties |
4. | Production |
4.1. | Carbonylation of Ethylene (BASF Process) |
4.2. | Oxidation of Propanal |
4.3. | Direct Oxidation of Hydrocarbons |
4.4. | Production by Fermentation |
5. | Storage and Transportation |
6. | Quality Specifications |
7. | Environmental Protection |
8. | Uses |
8.1. | Use as Food and Feed Preservative |
8.2. | Other Uses |
9. | Economic Aspects |
10. | Toxicology |
11. | Derivatives |
11.1. | Salts |
11.2. | Propionic Anhydride and Propionyl Chloride |
11.3. | Esters |
11.4. | Chloropropionic Acid and Derivatives |
11.4.1. | Properties and Production |
11.4.1.1. | 2-Chloropropionic Acid and Derivatives |
11.4.1.2. | 3-Chloropropionic Acid and Derivatives |
11.4.1.3. | 2,2-Dichloropropionic Acid |
11.4.2. | Uses |
11.4.2.1. | 2-Chloropropionic Acid and Derivatives |
11.4.2.2. | 3-Chloropropionic Acid |
11.4.2.3. | 2,2-Dichloropropionic Acid |
11.4.3. | Toxicology |