Propionic Acid
Also known as: Carboxyethane; Ethanecarboxylic acid; Luprosil; Metacetonic Acid; Propanoic Acid; Propionate; Proprionic Acid; Prozoin; Pseudoacetic Acid
Description
Propionic Acid is a type of Volatile Saturated Fatty Acid that contains 3 Carbon atoms (C3:0).
Biological Function of Propionic Acid
Digestive System
Propionic Acid may enhance muscular contractions in the Colon. Propionic Acid comprises 20% to 25% of the total Volatile and Short-Chain Fatty Acids in the Colon. [1]
Propionic Acid may help to prevent Constipation (by facilitating muscular contractions in the Colon). [2]
Metabolism
Propionic Acid may inhibit the manufacture of endogenous Cholesterol within the Liver. [3]
Sexual System
Propionic Acid is believed to be a constituent of Copulins (female Pheromones).
Experimental Use of Propionic Acid
Hair
The Dipropionic Acid (Dipropionate) form of Propionic Acid (applied topically to the Scalp) has been used to retard the rate of Hair Loss in people afflicted with Male Pattern Baldness:
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