White, granular powder
• Product ID : 100PRO13
• 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,
1) Health & Personal care
a) Antimicrobial preservative in pharmaceutical formulations
b) Fungal treatment ingredient
c) pH buffering agent of cosmetics and personal care products
d) Critical ingredient in the treatment of external infections of the eyes
2) Agricultural
a) Fungicide in Agriculture/Animal Feed/Poultry feed
b) Critical ingredient I the treatment of ketosis in dairy cows
c) Preservative, anti-mold and anti-rope agent
3) Others
a) Shelf-life enhancer in tobacco and e-cigarettes to prolong shelf life
b) propionate impregnated protective wrappers