P1880

Sodium propionate

≥99.0%

• Synonym(s): Propionic acid sodium salt
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂COONa
• CAS Number: 137-40-6
• Molecular Weight: 96.06
• Beilstein: 3566934
• EC Number: 205-290-4
• MDL number: MFCD00002759
• PubChem Substance ID: 24898252
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• assay: ≥99.0%
• form: powder
• mp: 285-286 °C (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: 5 g/5mL
• SMILES string: [Na+].CCC([O-])=O
• InChI: 1S/C3H6O2.Na/c1-2-3(4)5;/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5);/q;+1/p-1
• InChI key: JXKPEJDQGNYQSM-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Description

General description

Propionate is a short chain fatty acid, which is a major part of the luminal contents of the colon. It is associated with anti-inflammatory properties.

Application

Sodium propionate has been used as a supplement in transgalacto-oligosaccharides (TOS) medium for the isolation of bifidobacteria. It has been used as a supplement in SCFA (short-chain fatty acid) diet prepared for mice.

Packaging

100, 500 g in poly bottle

1 kg in poly bottle

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves