Sodium propionate
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Sodium propionate[1]
IUPAC name Sodium propanoate
Other names Sodium propionate
Napropion
Napropion
Identifiers
CAS number [137-40-6]
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 references
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references
Sodium propionate or sodium propanoate is the sodium salt of propionic acid which has the chemical formula Na(C3H5COO).
[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 S01
