Applications
Propionic acid is used as a preservative for animal feed and food for human consumption. It acts as an intermediate in the production of polymers like cellulose-acetate-propionate, artificial flavorings, agrochemicals and in bleaching agents. In addition, it is used in the synthesis of morphans.

Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, diethyl ether and chloroform.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.