Sodium propanoate or sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid which has the chemical formula Na(C2H5COO). This white crystalline solid is deliquescent in moist air.
- Cas No:
- 137-40-6
- Formula:
- C3H5NaO2
- Molecular Weight:
- 96.06
- Character:
- Sodium propionate occur as white or colorless, transparent crystals or a granular crystalline powder. It is hygroscopic in moist air. Soluble in water, more in hot water, soluble in alcohol.
- Packaging:
- 25/50 Kg. HDPE bags with polyliner inside / Fibre drum with poly bag.
- Storage:
- Store in a well closed container
Available Grade & Specification
| Item | FCC | USNF |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | NLT 99.0% & NMT 100.5% of C3H5NaO2 on dried material | NLT 99.0% & NMT 100.5% of C3H5NaO2 after drying |
| Identification | Positive | Positive |
| Alkalinity | Pass the test | Pass the test |
| Water | Max 1.0% | Max 1.0% |
| Heavy metals | 0.001% | 2 PPM Max |
| Chloride | ||
| Acidity | Pass the test | Pass the test |
| Organic volatile impurities | Meets the requirement | |
| Iron | 3PPM Max | 0.003% |
| pH(10% Solution) | 8.0 – 10.5 |