Calcium propanoate

Calcium propanoate[1]
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Calcium dipropanoate
Other names
Calcium propionate
Calcium dipropionate
Mycoban
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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EC Number
  • 223-795-8
E number E282 (preservatives)
KEGG
UNII
  • InChI=1S/2C3H6O2.Ca/c2*1-2-3(4)5;/h2*2H2,1H3,(H,4,5);/q;;+2/p-2 ☒N
    Key: BCZXFFBUYPCTSJ-UHFFFAOYSA-L ☒N
  • InChI=1/2C3H6O2.Ca/c2*1-2-3(4)5;/h2*2H2,1H3,(H,4,5);/q;;+2/p-2
    Key: BCZXFFBUYPCTSJ-NUQVWONBAE
  • CCC(=O)[O-].CCC(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]
Properties
C6H10CaO4
Molar mass 186.2192 g/mol
Appearance White crystalline solid
Melting point 300 °C
49 g/100 mL (0 °C)
55.8 g/100 mL (100 °C)
Solubility slightly soluble in methanol, ethanol
insoluble in acetone, benzene
Structure
monoclinic
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g. chloroformFlammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oilInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Calcium propanoate or calcium propionate has the formula Ca(C2H5COO)2. It is the calcium salt of propanoic acid.

  1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 1705.