W518905

Sodium propionate

FCC

• Synonym(s): Propionic acid sodium salt
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂COONa
• CAS Number: 137-40-6
• Molecular Weight: 96.06
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 3566934
• EC Number: 205-290-4
• MDL number: MFCD00002759
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24902079
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: Halal; Kosher
• reg. compliance: FCC; 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves