calcium propionate

Calcium PropionateMolecular formula C6H10CaO40 1H2OMolecular weight 186.22CAS NO 4075-81-4DescriptionCalcium Propionate is a white powder or crystal, is odorless, or slightly smells propionic acid, and stable to heat and light. It is highly hydroscopic, soluble inwater (50g/100ml) and insoluble in ethanol and ether. Under the acidic condition, it generates free propionic cid which has antibiotic effect. ApplicationsCalcium Propionate can inhibit growth of some individual molds and bacteria and is widely used in grain products such as bread to inhibit molds and prolong product shelf life. In addition, it is used to prevent other products from deterioration resulted from microorganisms. Compared with other bacteria killers, it is non-toxic and lowin cost, and thus is widely used in wines, cakes, fruit jam, bean products, chocolate, cheese and western style meal. It is never harmful to health and has a remarkable effect in anti-mold.ParameterHG2921-1999FCC,1996Assay , %≥99.099.0-100.5Insoluble ,%≤0.3≤0.2Loss on drying120,2h, %≤9.5≤5.0Free acid and basicity,%Passes testPasses testFluoride (as F), %≤0.003≤0.003Arsenic (as As), %≤0.0004<0.0004Magnesium(as MgO), %----Passes testLead(as Pb), %----0.0002Heavy metals (as Pb), %≤0.001----