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Potassium Propionate

Potassium Propionate

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Food and Feed additives/Food additives

CAS NO : 327-62-8
EC NO : 206-323-5
Molecular Formula : C3H5KO2
Main Specifications :
Synonyms : Potassium propionate;Potassium propanoate;Propanoic acid, potassium salt
Potassium Propionate
Molecular Structure:Potassium Propionate 327-62-8
Product description: Specification:E283,FCC,Feed 
Potassium propionate has the formula K(C2H5COO). It is the potassium salt of propionic acid.

Uses[1]  As a food additive, it is listed as E number 283 in the Codex Alimentarius. sodium propionate is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to bread, other baked goods, processed meat, whey, and other dairy products.[2]  In agriculture, it is used, amongst other things, to prevent milk fever in cows and as a feed supplement[3]  Propionates prevent microbes from producing the energy they need, like benzoates do. However, unlike benzoates, propionates do not require an acidic environment.[4]  Potassium propionate is used in bakery products as a mold inhibitor, typically at 0.1-0.4%

[5]  Potassium propionate can be used as a pesticide

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