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Sodium propionate

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Synonym(s):

Propionic acid sodium salt

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2COONa
CAS Number:
137-40-6
Molecular Weight:
96.06
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
24902079
EC Number:
205-290-4
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3566934
MDL number:
MFCD00002759
Organoleptic:
faint
Grade:
Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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InChI key

JXKPEJDQGNYQSM-UHFFFAOYSA-M

InChI

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

SMILES string

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

biological source

synthetic

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

Quality Level

300, 400

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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

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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SHBP1956
SHBQ0590

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Comparative analysis of the antimicrobial activity of cinnamon oil and cinnamon extract on some food-borne microbes.
Gupta C, et al.
African Journal of Microbiology Research, 2(9), 247-251 (2008)
Effect of Flavoring Chemicals on Free Radical Formation in Electronic Cigarette Aerosols.
Bitzer ZT, et al.
Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 112, 200-200 (2017)
Contact allergy to toothpaste flavors.
Andersen KE.
Contact Dermatitis, 4(4), 195-198 (1978)
Evaluation of genotoxic effects of sodium propionate, calcium propionate and potassium propionate on the root meristem cells of Allium cepa.
Turko?lu S.
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 46(6), 2035-2041 (2008)
Virginia T Guidry et al.
Environmental health perspectives, 123(7), 705-711 (2015-03-18)
Exposures to environmental phenols and parabens may be harmful, especially in utero. Prior studies have demonstrated high within-person variability of urinary concentrations across pregnancy. We sought to measure phenol and paraben biomarker concentrations for the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort
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