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CAS no.: 17496-08-1
Mol. formula: C3H6O2.H3N
Ammonium propionate or ammonium propanoate is the ammonium salt of propionic acid.
Ammonium propionate has the chemical formula NH4(C2H5COO).
Ammonium propionate is a fungicide and bactericide, registered to controlfungi and bacteria in stored grains, hay, grain storage areas, poultry litter,and drinking water for livestock and poultry.
As a food preservative, propionic acid prevents mold in bread and baked goods, and it is used as a flavoring agent in cheese and other packaged goods.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency considers it safe and therefore, has no limitation on its use.
Ammonium propionate has been demonstrated that PA lowers fatty acids content in liver and plasma, reduces food intake, exerts immunosuppressive actions and probably improves tissue insulin sensitivity.
Thus increased production of PA by the microbiota might be considered beneficial in the context of prevention of obesity and diabetes type 2.
The molecular mechanisms by which PA may exert this plethora of physiological effects are slowly being elucidated and include intestinal cyclooxygenase enzyme, the G-protein coupled receptors 41 and 43 and activation of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ, in turn inhibiting the sentinel transcription factor NF-κB and thus increasing the threshold for inflammatory responses in general.
Taken together, Ammonium propionate emerges as a major mediator in the link between nutrition, gut microbiota and physiology.
Reaction
Ammonium propionate is formed by the reaction of propionic acid and ammonia.
Uses:
Ammonium propionate is used in several products, which include: fertilizers, water treatment chemicals, and plant protection products.
Ammonium propionate is also used in different areas, such as: manufacturing, forestry, agriculture, and fishing.
Ammonium propionate also serves as an antiseptic, antifungal agent, antimould agent, and preservative in feed industry or food industry.
Ammonium propionate also prevents spoilage of cosmetics by preventing bacterial growth.
Ammonium propionate is the ammonium salt of propionic acid.
Ammonium propionate can be used as antiseptic, antifungal agents, preservatives and antimould agent in food industry or feed industry.
Appearance: Clear, slightly yellow solution
Chemical Formula: C3H9NO2
Molecular Weight: 91.12
CAS #: 17496-08-1
Shelf Life: 365 days
Storage Recommendations: 55 – 95° F
Industry Uses
Agricultural chemicals (non-pesticidal)
Processing aids, not otherwise listed
Consumer Uses
Agricultural products (non-pesticidal)
General Manufacturing Information
Industry Processing Sectors
Food, beverage, and tobacco product manufacturing
Pesticide, fertilizer, and other agricultural chemical manufacturing
Ammonium propionate, also known as propanoic acid, with chemical formula C3H6O2, is an organic acid used as a food additive and found naturally on the skin and in the gastrointestinal tract.
Ammonium propionate is a byproduct of fermentation reactions and is also produced industrially from ethylene or ethanol and carbon monoxide.
The sodium salt of propionic acid was previously approved in Canada as an active ingredient in Amino-Cerv (used to treat inflammation or injury of the cervix).
Ammonium Propionate prevent or retard bacterial growth, and thus protect cosmetic products from spoilage.
Ammonium Propionate is also used to control the pH of cosmetics and personal care products.
Follow this link for more information about how preservatives protect cosmetics and personal care products.
Scientific Facts:
Ammonium Propionate is salts of Propionic Acid.
Ammonium Propionate is produced biologically from the metabolic breakdown of fatty acids and some amino acids.
Ammonium propionate is an Ammonium salt of propionic acid Ammonium propionate uses and applications include: Preservative for feedstuffs, cosmetics
Ammonium Propionate: white crystal. Melting point 45 .
Soluble in water, ethanol and acetic acid.
Has strong hygroscopicity, deliquescence in moist air.
By the reaction of propionic acid and ammonia.
Usage
ammonium propionate white crystal bulk ,with little ammonium smell ,easily soluble in water.
[1] ammonium propionate can be used in feed supplement
[2] ammonium propionate can be used in bakery products as a mold inhibitor.
[3] ammonium propionate can be used as a pesticide
Ammonium propionate can be Used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent.
Ammonium propionate produces free propionic acid under acidic conditions and has antibacterial properties.
Ammonium propionate has a special effect on preventing the production of aflatoxin, but it is almost ineffective on yeast.
Good effect on various molds and gram-negative bacilli. The lower the pH, the better the anti-corrosion effect.
Colorless column-shaped crystal.
Molecular weight:91.109,
Melting point:45°C,
Relative density:1.108.
Ammonium propionate is cold water soluble as well as alcohol and acetone.
With strong hygroscopicity,Deliquesce in moisture.
Ammonium propionate can be used as anticorrosive, fungicide .
Under acid condition, propionate ammoniumit has antifungal function. Under low PH value, the effect is better.
Ammonium propionate has low corrosive, and low volatility, stored under 35°C, in cool, sealed place and avoid of sunlight and water.
Appearance
Ammonium propionate is yellow or light yellow lumpy granular crystals with a slightly pungent odor.
Ammonium propionate is miscible and soluble in ethanol, chloroform and ether.
Ammonium propionate is low-toxic and corrosive.
Ammonium propionate can deliquescence in the air.
CAS Number:7496-08-1
EINECS：241-503-7
Chemical formula:C3H9NO2
Molar Mass:91.11 g/mol
Structure:
Solubility: Zinc propionate is miscible and soluble in ethanol, chloroform and ether.
Ammonium propionate is low-toxic and corrosive..
Use of Ammonium propionate
[1] Used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent.
Ammonium propionate produces free propionic acid under acidic conditions, which has antibacterial effect.
The lower the pH, the better the anti-corrosion effect.
[2] Ammonium propionate is less corrosive and has good anti-mildew and anti-caking effects for grains.
[3] The feed and grain preservatives in the United States mainly use ammonium propionate, and the compound of propionic acid and ammonium propionate can exert the best anti-mildew and bactericidal effects in an acidic environment.
Ammonium Propionate CAS 17496-08-1 is used as a food preservative, aslo called Propionic acid, ammonium salt.
It is White crystal,soluble in water, ethanol and acetic acid, melting Point 45°C.
By the reaction of propionic acid and ammonia, has strong hygroscopicity, deliquescence in moist air.
Applications of Ammonium propionate
a) The main purpose Used for anti-corrosion, fungicide.
b) Under the precondition of acid producing ionizing propionic acid, antimicrobial resistance.
To prevent the formation of yellow aspergillus element have special effects, and almost is invalid for yeast.
For all kinds of mold, gram-negative bacillus effect is good.
The lower the pH anti corrosion effect is better.
For grain mildew proof and anticaking there
About Ammonium propionate
Helpful information
Ammonium propionate is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 to < 100 tonnes per annum.
Ammonium propionate is used by professional workers (widespread uses) and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which Ammonium propionate is most likely to be released to the environment.
Article service life
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which Ammonium propionate is most likely to be released to the environment. ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.
Widespread uses by professional workers
Ammonium propionate is used in the following products: fertilisers, plant protection products and water treatment chemicals.
Ammonium propionate is used in the following areas: agriculture, forestry and fishing.
Other release to the environment of Ammonium propionate is likely to occur from: outdoor use and indoor use as reactive substance.
Formulation or re-packing
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which Ammonium propionate is most likely to be released to the environment.
Uses at industrial sites
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the types of manufacture using Ammonium propionate. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which Ammonium propionate is most likely to be released to the environment.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of Ammonium propionate can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.
IUPAC NAMES:
ammonium propanoate
Ammonium propionate
ammonium propionate
Ammonium propionate
SYNONYMS:
Ammonium propionate
17496-08-1
Propanoic acid, ammonium salt
Propanoic acid, ammonium salt (1:1)
azane;propanoic acid
UNII-V18VR2SK1
V18VR2SK15
EINECS 241-503-7
DTXSID9066207
Q27291404
Propionic acid ammonium
Propionic acid, ammonium salt
Propanoic acid, ammonium salt
Propanoic acid,ammonium salt
Luprosil NC
Propanoic acid, ammonium salt (1:1)
ammonium propionate USP/EP/BP
