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Calcium Propionate is a white, odorless, crystalline powder commonly used as a preservative in baked goods and other food products. It inhibits mold and bacteria growth, extending shelf life.
- Food Industry: Used as a preservative in bread, cakes, and other bakery products.
- Animal Feed: Used in animal feed to prevent mold growth.
- Agriculture: Sometimes used to improve the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as an additive in medicinal formulations.
- Chemical Industry: Applied in certain chemical processes as a stabilizer.
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
Ca(C3H5O2)2
Molecular Weight
186.22 g/mol
Melting Point
Decomposes above 300 °C
Density
1.36 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
pH (1% solution)
7.5 - 8.5
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but hygroscopic
IUPAC Name
calcium propanoate
Summenformel
Ca(C3H5O2)2
Molekulargewicht
186.22 g/mol
SMILES
CCC(=O)[O-].CCC(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]
InChIKey
BCZXFFBUYPCTSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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