Sodium propanoate or H&Z® Newest Sodium Propionate from China is the sodium salt of propionic acid which has the chemical formula Na(C2H5COO). It is used as a food preservative and is represented by the food labeling E number E281 in Europe; it i
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Newest Sodium Propionate CAS:137-40-6
H&Z® Newest 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.
Newest 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® Newest Sodium Propionate CAS:137-40-6 Specification:
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Index |
FCC-V |
E281 |
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APPEARANCE |
White crystalline or crystalline powder |
White crystalline hygroscopic powder, or a fine white powder |
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Content |
99.0-100.5(drying basis)% |
min 99.0% (105C,2h) |
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pH (10 % aqueous solution) |
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7.5-10.5 |
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As |
--- |
max 0.0003% |
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Heavy metals |
--- |
max 0.001% |
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Alkalinity (as Na2CO3) |
Passes test (about 0.15%) |
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Loss on drying |
max 1% |
max 4%(105C,2h) |
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Water insoluble |
--- |
max 0.1% |
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Iron |
max 0.003% |
max 0.005% |
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Lead |
max 0.0002% |
max 0.0005% |
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Mercury |
--- |
max 0.0001% |
