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Sodium propionate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A17440.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Sodium propionate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A17440.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: A17440.36
also known as A17440-36
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
137-40-6
IUPAC Name
sodium propanoate
Molecular Formula
C3H5NaO2
InChI Key
JXKPEJDQGNYQSM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
[Na+].CCC([O-])=O
Specifications
Specification SheetWater Content (Karl Fischer Titration)
≤1.0%
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Appearance (Color)
White
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.5 to ≤101.5% (on dried substance)
Description
Sodium propionate is used as a food preservative, as a mold inhibitor in bakery products and in insect cell culture. It is also used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture and animal feed as preservative. It acts as a food additive. Further, it inhibits the growth of lactic acid bacteria.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Sodium propionate is used as a food preservative, as a mold inhibitor in bakery products and in insect cell culture. It is also used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture and animal feed as preservative. It acts as a food additive. Further, it inhibits the growth of lactic acid bacteria.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Sodium propionate is used as a food preservative, as a mold inhibitor in bakery products and in insect cell culture. It is also used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture and animal feed as preservative. It acts as a food additive. Further, it inhibits the growth of lactic acid bacteria.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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