China Sodium Propionate Factory
Sodium propionate CAS:137-40-6
H&Z® Sodium propionate Chemical Properties
MF:C3H62.Na
MW:96.06
EINECS:205-290-4
Melting point:285-286 °c(lit.)
Solubilityh2o: 0.1 g/ml, clear
Ph:8-9.5 (10g/l, h2o, 20℃)
Water solubility:995 g/l (20 ºc)
SensitiveHygroscopic
Merck:14,8669
BRN:3566934
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Hygroscopic.
Sodium propionate is a common food additive that is industrially manufactured but also occurs in nature. Since it is toxic to mold and some species of bacteria, it is an especially effective additive in baked goods or other products that are susceptible to
spoilage.
H&Z® Sodium propionate CAS:137-40-6 Specification:
Index |
FCC-V |
E281 |
APPEARANCE |
White crystalline or crystalline powder |
White crystalline hygroscopic powder, or a fine white powder |
Content |
99.0-100.5(drying basis)% |
min 99.0% (105C,2h) |
pH (10 % aqueous solution) |
--- |
7.5-10.5 |
As |
--- |
max 0.0003% |
Heavy metals |
--- |
max 0.001% |
Alkalinity (as Na2CO3) |
Passes test (about 0.15%) |
|
Loss on drying |
max 1% |
max 4%(105C,2h) |
Water insoluble |
--- |
max 0.1% |
Iron |
max 0.003% |
max 0.005% |
Lead |
max 0.0002% |
max 0.0005% |
Mercury |
--- |
max 0.0001% |