Sodium propionate

• CAT Number: M068927
• CAS Number: 137-40-6
• Molecular Formula: C3H5O2Na
• Molecular Weight: 96.06
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: sodium;propanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6O2.Na/c1-2-3(4)5;/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: JXKPEJDQGNYQSM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: CCC(=O)[O-].[Na+]

Sodium propionate(CAT: M068927) is the sodium salt of propionic acid, with the chemical formula C₃H₅NaO₂. It appears as a white, crystalline powder and is widely used as a preservative in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics due to its effective antifungal and antibacterial properties. In laboratory and industrial settings, sodium propionate serves as a buffering agent and carbon source in microbial culture media. It is also utilized in animal feed formulations to inhibit mold growth. Known for its low toxicity and high solubility in water, sodium propionate is ideal for applications requiring pH stability and microbial control.