Calcium propionate

CAS Number: 4075-81-4
Molecular Formula: C6H10O4Ca

About Calcium propionate

Calcium Propionate (CAS No: 4075-81-4) is undergoing a significant transition from a standard dispersion additive to a vital, high-performance preservative intermediate in the global food safety and ready-mix agricultural markets, where its exceptional antimicrobial efficiency and customisable physical design are lever...

Synonyms

Mycoban
calciurn propionate
Calcium propinate
CaPr
Calciumdipropionate

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Calcium propionate Specifications

CAS Number

4075-81-4

Molecular Formula

C6H10O4Ca

IUPAC Name

calcium;propanoate

Canonical SMILES

CCC(=O)[O-].CCC(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]

InChI Key

BCZXFFBUYPCTSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

InChI

1S/2C3H6O2.Ca/c2*1-2-3(4)5;/h2*2H2,1H3,(H,4,5);/q;;+2/p-2

CAS Number

4075-81-4

Molecular Formula

C6H10O4Ca

IUPAC Name

calcium;propanoate

Canonical SMILES

CCC(=O)[O-].CCC(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]

InChI Key

BCZXFFBUYPCTSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L

InChI

1S/2C3H6O2.Ca/c2*1-2-3(4)5;/h2*2H2,1H3,(H,4,5);/q;;+2/p-2

Food Grade Preservative

A vital antimycotic additive heavily utilized in bread production, fine bakery goods, and tortillas to effectively suppress mould growth and ropy bacteria without interfering with commercial yeast fermentation

Animal Feed Additive

A high-efficiency nutritional and preservation agent blended into cattle feed and poultry rations to prevent spoilage, inhibit mould proliferation in stored feed grains, and act as a calcium supplement to combat milk fever in dairy cows

Agricultural Intermediate

Utilised as a protective crop treatment and anti-browning agent in post-harvest fruit and vegetable processing to maintain structural cellular integrity and extend market shelf life

Industrial Chemical Synthesis

Functions as a critical chemical intermediate in the production of specialised propionate esters, synthetic polymers, and various pharmaceutical or cosmetic preservative blends

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