Calcium propionate

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Calcium propionate Specification

CAS No
4075-81-4

Purity
99% minimum

Smell
Odorless or faintly acidic

Molecular Formula
C6H10CaO4

Shelf Life
Typically 2 years if properly stored

Shape
Granular or powder form

Molecular Weight
186.22 g/mol

Physical Form
Powder or crystalline solid

Poisonous
NO

Density
1.52 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Melting Point
Decomposes before melting

EINECS No
223-795-8

Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight

Application
Food preservative feed preservative

Structural Formula
Ca(C2H5COO)2

Properties
Anti-microbial stable at high temperatures

Taste
Neutral to slightly bitter

Usage
Inhibits the growth of mold and bacteria in baked goods dairy products and animal feed

Solubility
Soluble in water slightly soluble in alcohol

Grade
Food grade feed grade

Appearance
White crystalline powder

HS Code
29155090

Ph Level
7.5-10.5 (10% solution in water)

Ingredients
Calcium propionic acid

About Calcium propionate

Calcium Propionate

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FAQs of Calcium propionate:

Q: What is the main application of Calcium propionate?

A: Calcium propionate is commonly used as a food preservative and feed preservative to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria in baked goods, dairy products, and animal feed.

Q: What is the shelf life of Calcium propionate?

A: The typical shelf life of Calcium propionate is around 2 years when properly stored in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Q: Is Calcium propionate poisonous?

A: No, Calcium propionate is not poisonous.

Q: What is the physical form of Calcium propionate?

A: Calcium propionate is available in powder or crystalline solid form, typically in white crystalline powder appearance.

Q: How does Calcium propionate help in food preservation?

A: Calcium propionate acts as an anti-microbial agent and is stable at high temperatures, inhibiting the growth of mold and bacteria in various food products.

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