Learn More
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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 |
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
We continue to work to improve your shopping experience and your feedback regarding this content is very important to us. Please use the form below to provide feedback related to the content on this product.