sodium propionate

Sodium propionate[1]
IUPAC name	Sodium propanoate
Other names	Sodium propionate Napropion
Identifiers
CAS number	137-40-6 Y
PubChem	8724
ATCvet code	QA16QA02
SMILES	CCC(=O)[O-].[Na+]
Properties
Molecular formula	C3H5NaO2
Molar mass	96.07 g/mol
Appearance	Transparent crystals
Melting point	289 °C
Solubility in water	~1 g/mL
Y (what is this?)  (verify) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for 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(C₂H₅COO).

Use

It is used as a food preservative and is represented by the food labeling E number E281 in Europe. It is used primarily as a mold inhibitor in bakery products.

References

1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 8623.

External links

• Sodium propionate at Sci-toys.com
• S01AX10