Product Details
Category
Cosmetic Preservatives
Molecular Formula
C6H10CaO4
Synonyms
calciurn propionate;Propionic Acid Calcium Salt;Calcium propionate;CAPROSIL SALT G;propionatedecalcium
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Application
Calcium propionate was used as an antifungal agent in bread. It was also used to investigate the influence of calcium salts on growth, polygalacturonase activity and infection of peach fruit by Monilinia fructicola.
Boiling Point
141.7ºC at 760 mmHg
Product Description
Calcium propionate is generally used as a food preservative in bread. It has also been reported to reduce milk fever in dairy cows.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
186.219
InChI Key
BCZXFFBUYPCTSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES
CCC(=O)O[Ca]OC(=O)CC
InChI
1S/2C3H6O2.Ca/c2*1-2-3(4)5;/h2*2H2,1H3,(H,4,5);/q;;+2/p-2
Stability
Stable. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility
Water: soluble 1 g/10 mL, clear, colorless
Risk Statements
R36/37/38