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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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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.
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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 |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | Warning |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H312 |
Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P280-P312-P363-P322-P302+P352-P501a |
EINECSNumber | 205-290-4 |
RTECSNumber | UF7525000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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