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Product Name: Sodium propionate

Formula: C3H6O2.Na

Synonyms: Propionic acid sodium salt

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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES SAFETY INFORMATION COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS PRODUCT INTRODUCTION RELATED SUPPLIERS

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Physical Description	White crystalline hygroscopic powder, or a fine white powder
Color/Form	Transparent crystals, granules
Odor	ODORLESS, OR HAS FAINT ACETIC-BUTYRIC ODOR
Taste	SLIGHT CHEESE-LIKE FLAVOR
Melting Point	210 °C
Flash Point	>250 °C o.c.
Solubility	1 g dissolves in about 1 ml water, in about 0.65 ml boiling water, in about 24 ml alcohol @ 25 °C
Decomposition	When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /disodium oxide/.
pH	7,5-10,5 (10 % aqueous solution)
Other Experimental Properties	Deliquescent in moist air
Chemical Classes	Metals -> Organic Acids, Metal Salts

SAFETY INFORMATION

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS

Molecular Weight	96.06 g/mol
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	96.01872368 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass	96.01872368 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area	40.1 Å²
Heavy Atom Count	6
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	44.1
Isotope Atom Count	0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count	0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count	0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	2
Compound Is Canonicalized	Yes

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

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Sodium propionate is an organic sodium salt comprising equal numbers of sodium and propionate ions. It has a role as an antifungal drug and a food preservative. It contains a propionate.