Ammonium propionate

Ammonium propionate
Names
IUPAC name
Ammonium propanoate
Other names
Ammonium propionate
propanoic acid, ammonium salt(1:1)
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.037.715
EC Number
  • 241-503-7
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C3H6O2.H3N/c1-2-3(4)5;/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5);1H3
    Key: XJMWHXZUIGHOBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCC(=O)[O-].[NH4+]
Properties
C3H9NO2
Molar mass 91.110 g·mol−1
Melting point 45 °C (113 °F; 318 K)
Boiling point 141.7 °C (287.1 °F; 414.8 K)
1 g/mL
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
 Irritant
GHS labelling:
Warning
H315, H319, H335
P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Ammonium propionate or ammonium propanoate is the ammonium salt of propionic acid. It has the chemical formula NH4(C2H5COO).

Reaction

It is formed by the reaction of propionic acid and ammonia.

Uses

It is used in several products, which include: fertilizers, water treatment chemicals, and plant protection products. It is also used in different areas, such as: manufacturing, forestry, agriculture, and fishing.

It 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.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ammonium propionate - Substance Information - ECHA". echa.europa.eu. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  2. ^ "Ammonium Propionate Properties, Molecular Formula, Applications - WorldOfChemicals". www.worldofchemicals.com. Archived from the original on 2022-02-17. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  3. ^ "Ammonium Propionate | Cosmetics Info". cosmeticsinfo.org. Archived from the original on 2017-09-29. Retrieved 2021-02-22.