PRODUCTS

E 283 (POTASSIUM PROPIONATE)

E 283 (POTASSIUM PROPIONATE) = PROPIONIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT

CAS Number: 327-62-8
EC Number: 206-323-5
MDL Number: MFCD00045936
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H5KO2

E 283 (Potassium Propionate) is the Potassium salt of propionic acid, E280.
E 283 (Potassium Propionate) (potassium propionate, potassium propanoate, E283)is a preservative.
The potassium salt of propionic acid.

E 283 (Potassium Propionate)'s Chemical formula is K(C2H5COO).
E 283 (Potassium Propionate) or Potassium propanoate has formula K(C2H5COO).
E 283 (Potassium Propionate)'s melting point is 410 °C.

E 283 (Potassium Propionate) is the potassium salt of propanoic acid.
Propionates are the salts of propionic acid.
A bond with sodium, calcium, or even potassium, makes E 283 (Potassium Propionate) possible to manufacture sodium E281, calcium E282 and potassium E283 propionates.

Potassium propanoate or potassium propionate has formula K(C2H5COO).
E 283 (Potassium Propionate)'s melting point is 410 °C.
E 283 (Potassium Propionate) is the potassium salt of propanoic acid.

Purification Methods of E 283 (Potassium Propionate):
Recrystallise it from water (30mL/g) or 95% EtOH.

Propionates prevent microbes growth like benzoates do.
However, unlike benzoates, propionates do not require an acidic environment.

E 283 (Potassium Propionate) white crystal ,grain or crystalline powder ,odorless or with little propionic acid smell ,easily soluble in water.
E 283 (Potassium Propionate) is a white crystalline powder with a pronounced propionic acid odor, soluble in water, medium in ethanol.
In nature, E 283 (Potassium Propionate) occurs in the form of propionic acid.

USES and APPLICATIONS of E 283 (POTASSIUM PROPIONATE):
-E 283 (Potassium Propionate) or potassium propionate is used as a food preservative and is represented by E number E283 in Europe and by the INS number 283 in Australia and New Zealand.

-Used Bakery, breads, cookies, biscuits, meat products, cheese
-Cosmetic Uses: preservatives

-E 283 (Potassium Propionate) is a preservative, producible nanotechnologically, and mainly intended for cheese products, breads, certain drinks, as well as enzyme preparations.

-Many propionates and chemical derivatives of propionates are officially listed as components of food flavors.
-Propionates are also included in certain pharmaceuticals, and in certain cosmetic products.

-E 283 (Potassium Propionate) is in many bakery products, especially bread and various pastries and some dairy products.
-E 283 (Potassium Propionate) is now appearing in biscuits, cakes, buns and store baked bakery products.

-E 283 (Potassium Propionate) is used as an anti microbial agent in bread to prevent germination of some types of bacteria which causes sticky yellow patches to occur.
-E 283 (Potassium Propionate) is used in bakery products as a mold inhibitor, typically at 0.1-0.4%.

-E 283 (Potassium Propionate) is used as a food preservative and is represented by the food labeling E number E283 in Europe and by the INS number 283 in Australia and New Zealand.
-E 283 (Potassium Propionate) can be used in feed supplement

-E 283 (Potassium Propionate) can be used in bakery products as a mold inhibitor, typically at 0.1-0.4%
-E 283 (Potassium Propionate) can be used as a pesticide.

ALTERNATIVE PARENTS
*Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives
*Carboxylic acids
*Organic potassium salts
*Organic oxides
*Hydrocarbon derivatives
*Carbonyl compounds

SUBSTITUENTS
*Carboxylic acid salt
*Organic alkali metal salt
*Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
*Carboxylic acid
*Organic oxygen compound
*Organic oxide
*Hydrocarbon derivative
*Organic potassium salt
*Organic salt
*Organooxygen compound
*Carbonyl group
*Aliphatic acyclic compound

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of E 283 (POTASSIUM PROPIONATE):
Molecular Weight: 112.17
Appearance Form: solid
Odor: No data available
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:
Melting point: 157 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data available

Flash point: Not applicable
Evaporation rate: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Vapor pressure: No data available
Vapor density: No data available
Density: No data available
Relative density: No data available

Water solubility: No data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No data available
Autoignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Viscosity
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available

Oxidizing properties: none
Other safety information: No data available
Min. Purity Spec: 98%
Physical Form (at 20°C): Solid
Long-Term Storage: Store long-term in a cool, dry place
Molecular Weight: 112.17
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 1

Exact Mass: 111.99266088
Monoisotopic Mass: 111.99266088
Topological Polar Surface Area: 40.1 Å²
Heavy Atom Count: 6
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 44.1
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0

Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 2
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
Appearance: white crystalline powder (est)
Assay: 99.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No

Soluble in:
water, 1.736e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
alcohol
Water Solubility: 247 g/L
logP: 0.34
logP: 0.48
logS: 0.34
pKa (Strongest Acidic): 4.75
Physiological Charge: -1

Hydrogen Acceptor Count: 2
Hydrogen Donor Count: 0
Polar Surface Area: 40.13 Å²
Rotatable Bond Count: 1
Refractivity: 28.11 m³·mol⁻¹
Polarizability: 6.84 Å³
Number of Rings: 0
Bioavailability: Yes
Rule of Five: Yes
Ghose Filter: No

Veber's Rule: No
MDDR-like Rule: No
Melting point: 157 °C
Storage temp.: Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
Solubility: Methanol (Slightly, Heated), Water
Form: Solid
Color: Off-White
Stability: Hygroscopic

FIRST AID MEASURES of E 283 (POTASSIUM PROPIONATE):
-Description of first-aid measures:
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.

*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/ shower.

*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.

*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.

-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of E 283 (POTASSIUM PROPIONATE):
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.

-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of E 283 (POTASSIUM PROPIONATE):
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Water
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder

*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of E 283 (POTASSIUM PROPIONATE):
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:

*Eye/face protection:
Use Safety glasses.

*Skin protection:
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min

Splash contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min

*Body Protection:
protective clothing

-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of E 283 (POTASSIUM PROPIONATE):
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of E 283 (POTASSIUM PROPIONATE):
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available

-Conditions to avoid:
no information available

SYNONYMS:
Potassium propionate
Propionic Acid Potassium Salt
Potassium propanoate
Propanoic acid, potassium salt
potassium;propanoate
PROPIONICACIDPOTASSIUMSALT
UNII-7H1F04CKTX
7H1F04CKTX
potassium,propanoate
propanoic acid potassium
SCHEMBL106190
Potassium propionate, AldrichCPR
DTXSID50186368
MFCD00045936
AKOS003052866
AS-59778
CS-0019431
FT-0631959
P0510
Q416435
Kaliumpropionat
PROPIONIC ACID POTAS
potassium propanoate
POTASSIUM PROPIONATE
PotassiumPropionate>propanoicacid,potassiumsalt
PROPIONIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT
Propanoic acid, potassium salt
Propanoic acid,potassiuM salt (9CI)