and antiseptic and antifungal agents are the main application areas

propionic acid, also known as oleic acid, belongs to one of the subcategories of fatty acids. it is a short-chain saturated fatty acid. it mostly appears as a colorless oily liquid with a pungent odor under normal temperature and pressure. it has a strong corrosive, soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, water and other liquids. at…