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Calcium propionate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Calcium propionate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Calcium propanoate;Propionic acid calcium salt |
| Chinese name | 丙酸钙 |
| Chinese synonyms | 丙酸钙盐;初油酸钙 |
| Chemical category | Preservatives |
| CAS No. | 4075-81-4 |
| EINECS No. | 223-795-8 |
| Molecular formula | C6H10CaO4 |
| Molecular weight | 186.22 |
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Technical indicators
Assay 98.0–100.5%; water ≤9.5%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; fluoride ≤0.003%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, soluble in water, effective mold inhibitor
Application scenarios
Food preservative (bread, bakery products), feed preservative