Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

IUPAC: Calcium dipropanoate

CAS: 4075-81-4

Overview

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

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 10 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 4 15.9990
Calcium Ca 1 40.0780

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×10
5.4%
C
Carbon ×6
38.7%
O
Oxygen ×4
34.4%
Ca
Calcium ×1
21.5%

Uses

  • • Bread preservative
  • • Animal feed preservative

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Naturally produced by bacteria during Swiss cheese ripening

Structure

SMILES

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

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
186.22 g/mol
Density
1.0500 g/cm³
Solubility
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

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

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).