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Product Name:
Sodium propionate
Formula:
C3H6O2.Na
Synonyms:
Propionic acid sodium salt
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | White crystalline hygroscopic powder, or a fine white powder |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Transparent crystals, granules |
| Odor | ODORLESS, OR HAS FAINT ACETIC-BUTYRIC ODOR |
| Taste | SLIGHT CHEESE-LIKE FLAVOR |
| Melting Point | 210 °C |
| Flash Point | >250 °C o.c. |
| Solubility | 1 g dissolves in about 1 ml water, in about 0.65 ml boiling water, in about 24 ml alcohol @ 25 °C |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /disodium oxide/. |
| pH | 7,5-10,5 (10 % aqueous solution) |
| Other Experimental Properties | Deliquescent in moist air |
| Chemical Classes | Metals -> Organic Acids, Metal Salts |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 96.06 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 96.01872368 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 96.01872368 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 40.1 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 6 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 44.1 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 2 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
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Sodium propionate is an organic sodium salt comprising equal numbers of sodium and propionate ions. It has a role as an antifungal drug and a food preservative. It contains a propionate.