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Calcium Propionate

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Chemical Product

Calcium Propionate

    Synonyms:
    Calcium Propanoate
    Molecular Formula:
    Ca(C3H5O2)2
    Cas Number:
    4075-81-4
    Molecular Weight:
    186.22 g/mol
    Product Description:
    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.
    Applications:
    - 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.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
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
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
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.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
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