POTASSIUM PROPIONATE
Prepared at the 49th JECFA (1997) , published in FNP 52 Add 5 (1997) superseding specifications prepared at the 44th JECFA (1995), published in FNP 52 Add 3 (1995). An ADI not limited' was established at the 17th JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS Potassium propanoate, INS No. 283
DEFINITION
Chemical name Potassium propionate
C.A.S. number 327-62-8
Chemical formula C3H5KO2
Formula weight 112.17
Assay Not less than 99.0 % on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White or colourless crystals
FUNCTIONAL USES Preservative, antimould and antirope agent
