SODIUM PROPIONATE 98% - 500 gm

Description

Sodium propionate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as sodium propanoate, this is the sodium salt of propionic acid. The reagent is available as a white power which is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 289 C. Sodium propionate can be generated by the reaction of propionic acid and sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 137-40-6 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Molecular formula: CH3.CH2.COONa Molecular weight: 96.06 Assay: Minimum 98 Sodium propionate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivative compounds. Sodium propionate is broadly used as a food preservative as E281, generally to inhibit mold in bakery products. It is additionally utilized in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture and animal feed as a preservative. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.