Sodium propionate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

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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.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 285°C to 291°C
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CO₂Na
• Quantity: 500 g
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,8669
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 96.06
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Sodium propionate

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