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Potassium Propionate

  • CAS NO.:327-62-8
  • Empirical Formula: C3H5KO2
  • Molecular Weight: 112.17
  • MDL number: MFCD00045936
  • EINECS: 206-323-5
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-08-14 11:12:44
Potassium Propionate  Structural

What is Potassium Propionate ?

Description

Potassium propanoate or potassium propionate has formula K(C2H5COO). Its melting point is 410 °C. It is the potassium salt of propanoic acid.

The Uses of Potassium Propionate

Potassium Propanoate is used as a food preservative and is represented by the food labeling E number E283 in Europe and by the INS number 283 in Australia and New Zealand.

What are the applications of Application

Potassium propionate is the potassium salt of propionic acid. It is used as an antimicrobial agent in bread to prevent germination of some types of bacteria which causes sticky yellow patches to occur. Has been linked with behavioural and learning problems, migraines, headaches and can cause asthma. It is very effective against molds and rope forming bacteria and is preferred in chemically leavened cakes, tortillas, pie fillings. Since Probake? Potassium Propionate does not add sodium to the product, it is very suitable for low-salt recipes.

Purification Methods

Recrystallise it from water (30mL/g) or 95% EtOH. [Beilstein 2 II 217, 2 III 516, 2 IV 701.]

Properties of Potassium Propionate

Melting point: 157 °C
Density  1.438g/cm3 at 20℃
vapor pressure  4.71hPa at 25℃
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility  Methanol (Slightly, Heated), Water
form  Solid
color  Off-White
Stability: Hygroscopic
InChI InChI=1S/C3H6O2.K/c1-2-3(4)5;/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5);/q;+1/p-1
CAS DataBase Reference 327-62-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Potassium Propionate

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

Computed Descriptors for Potassium Propionate

InChIKey BWILYWWHXDGKQA-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES C([O-])(=O)CC.[K+]

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