Sodium propionate
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| IUPAC name | Sodium propanoate |
| Other names | Sodium propionate Napropion |
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| CAS number | [137-40-6] |
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| SMILES | CCC(=O)[O-].[Na+] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C3H5NaO2 |
| Molar mass | 96.07 |
| Appearance | Transparent crystals |
| Melting point |
289 °C |
| Solubility in water | ~1 g/mL |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Sodium propionate or sodium propanoate is the sodium salt of propionic acid which has the chemical formula Na(C2H5COO).
[edit] Use
It is used as a food preservative and is represented by the food labeling E number E281 in Europe. It is used primarilly as a mold inhibitor in bakery products.
[edit] References
- ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 8623.
[edit] External links
- Sodium propionate at Sci-toys.com
- S01AX10
