Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

IUPAC: Calcium dipropanoate

CAS: 4075-81-4

نظرة عامة

Calcium propionate (E282) is the most common bread preservative, preventing mold growth while providing calcium. It is naturally present in Swiss cheese.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

التركيب العنصري

H
5,4%
C
38,7%
O
34,4%
Ca
21,5%

الاستخدامات

  • Bread preservative
  • Animal feed preservative

حقائق مثيرة

  • Naturally produced by bacteria during Swiss cheese ripening

Structure

SMILES

CCC(=O)[O-].CCC(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]

الخصائص

النوع
salt
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
186,22 g/mol
الكثافة
1,0500 g/cm³
الذوبانية
490 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
186,0205
TPSA
80,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
34,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calcium Propionate?
Calcium Propionate (Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Calcium dipropanoate.
What is the molecular weight of Calcium Propionate?
Calcium Propionate has a molar mass of 186.22 g/mol.
What state is Calcium Propionate at room temperature?
Calcium Propionate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Calcium Propionate organic or inorganic?
Calcium Propionate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Calcium Propionate?
Calcium Propionate (Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Calcium (Ca).