Sodium propionate
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White, granular powder
• Product ID : 100PRO13
• Purity : 99-100%
• CAS : 137-40-6
• Molecular formula : C3H5NaO2
• Molecular mass : 96.07g/mol
• Mp : 284 - 287°C
Sodium propionate (C2H5COONa) is a white, transparent, hygroscopic, crystalline, three-carbon organic salt with a faint characteristic odor. It is freely soluble in water (0.995g/mL) and slightly soluble in ethanol. Critical applications include,
a) Antimicrobial preservative
b) Antifungal ingredient
c) pH buffering agent
d) anti-mold and anti-rope agent
e) Shelf-life enhancer
f) propionate impregnated protective wrappers