Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

IUPAC: Calcium dipropanoate

CAS: 4075-81-4

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 10 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Oxygen O 4 15,9990
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Composition élémentaire

H
Hydrogen ×10
5,4%
C
Carbon ×6
38,7%
O
Oxygen ×4
34,4%
Ca
Calcium ×1
21,5%

Usages

  • • Bread preservative
  • • Animal feed preservative

Le saviez-vous

  • ✦ Naturally produced by bacteria during Swiss cheese ripening

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriétés

Type
salt
État
solid
Masse molaire
186,22 g/mol
Densité
1,0500 g/cm³
Solubilité
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

Composés associés

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

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).