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Sodium propionate , Analysis standard , 137-40-6

Synonym(s):
Propionic acid sodium salt

CAS NO.:137-40-6

Empirical Formula: C3H6O2.Na

Molecular Weight: 96.06

MDL number: MFCD00002759

EINECS: 205-290-4

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 285-286 °C (lit.)
Density  1.51[at 20℃]
vapor pressure  0Pa at 20℃
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility  H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear
form  Crystalline Powder
color  White
Odor at 100.00?%. bland
PH 8-9.5 (10g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Water Solubility  995 g/L (20 ºC)
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
Merck  14,8669
BRN  3566934
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Hygroscopic.
LogP -3.23 at 25℃

Description and Uses

Sodium propanoate or sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid which has the chemical formula Na(C2H5COO).

Sodium Propionate is an antimicrobial agent that is the sodium salt of propionic acid. it occurs as colorless, transparent crystals or a gran- ular crystalline powder. it is odorless or has a faint acetic–butyric acid odor, and is deliquescent. it is prepared by neutralizing propionic acid with sodium hydroxide. it is used in baked goods; nonalcoholic beverages; cheeses; confections and frostings; gelatins, puddings, and fillings; jams and jellies; meat products; and soft candy.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H319
Precautionary statements  P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313
Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  21-38-36/37/38
Safety Statements  36/37-36/37/39-26-36
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  UF7525000
3
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29159000

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