SODIUM 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 Sodium propanoate, INS No. 281
DEFINITION
Chemical name Sodium propionate
C.A.S. number 137-40-6
Chemical formula C3H5NaO2
Formula weight 96.06
Assay Not less than 99.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White or colourless, hygroscopic crystals with not more than a faint characteristic odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Preservative, antimould and antirope agent
