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Sigma-Aldrich

Sodium propionate

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Synonym(s):

Propionic acid sodium salt

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2COONa
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
96.06
Beilstein:
3566934
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

Halal
Kosher

reg. compliance

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FDA 21 CFR 150.141
FDA 21 CFR 150.161
FDA 21 CFR 179.45
FDA 21 CFR 180.23
FDA 21 CFR 184.1784

Assay

99%

mp

285-286 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 10%, clear, colorless

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

faint

SMILES string

[Na+].CCC([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C3H6O2.Na/c1-2-3(4)5;/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5);/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

JXKPEJDQGNYQSM-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

Dipentene is one of the flavor constituents of spearmint oil. It used in toothpaste and electronic cigarettes.
Sodium propionate is generally used as a preservative in bread due to its anti-microbial and anti-mycotic properties.

Application


  • The Effects of Short-Chain Fatty Acids in Gut Immune and Oxidative Responses of European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax): An Ex Vivo Approach.: This study examines the beneficial effects of sodium propionate on gut health and immune responses in European sea bass, highlighting its potential as a dietary supplement to enhance fish health and disease resistance (Fontinha F et al., 2024).

  • Melatonin protects zebrafish pancreatic development and physiological rhythms from sodium propionate-induced disturbances via the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis.: Research investigates how sodium propionate impacts endocrine functions in zebrafish, suggesting its broader implications in endocrinology and toxicology studies (Xu Y et al., 2024).

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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