Ammonium propionate

Ammonium propionate
Names
	IUPAC name Ammonium propanoate
	Other names Ammonium propionate; propanoic acid, ammonium salt(1:1)
Identifiers
CAS Number	17496-08-1 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	78604;
ECHA InfoCard	100.037.715
EC Number	241-503-7;
PubChem CID	87139;
UNII	V18VR2SK15;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID9066207 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C3H6O2.H3N/c1-2-3(4)5;/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5);1H3 Key: XJMWHXZUIGHOBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
	SMILES CCC(=O)[O-].[NH4+];
Properties
Chemical formula	C3H9NO2
Molar mass	91.110 g·mol−1
Melting point	45 °C (113 °F; 318 K)
Boiling point	141.7 °C (287.1 °F; 414.8 K)
Solubility in water	1 g/mL
Hazards
	Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	Irritant
	GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statements	H315, H319, H335
Precautionary statements	P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, P501
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Ammonium propionate or ammonium propanoate is the ammonium salt of propionic acid. It has the chemical formula NH₄(C₂H₅COO).

Reaction

It is formed by the reaction of propionic acid and ammonia.

Uses

It is used in several products, which include: fertilizers, water treatment chemicals, and plant protection products. It is also used in different areas, such as: manufacturing, forestry, agriculture, and fishing.^[1]

It also serves as an antiseptic, antifungal agent, antimould agent, and preservative in feed industry or food industry.^[2]

Ammonium propionate also prevents spoilage of cosmetics by preventing bacterial growth.^[3]

References

^ "Ammonium propionate - Substance Information - ECHA". echa.europa.eu. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
^ "Ammonium Propionate Properties, Molecular Formula, Applications - WorldOfChemicals". www.worldofchemicals.com. Archived from the original on 2022-02-17. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
^ "Ammonium Propionate | Cosmetics Info". cosmeticsinfo.org. Archived from the original on 2017-09-29. Retrieved 2021-02-22.

[1] "Ammonium propionate - Substance Information - ECHA". echa.europa.eu. Retrieved 2021-02-22.

[2] "Ammonium Propionate Properties, Molecular Formula, Applications - WorldOfChemicals". www.worldofchemicals.com. Archived from the original on 2022-02-17. Retrieved 2021-02-22.

[3] "Ammonium Propionate | Cosmetics Info". cosmeticsinfo.org. Archived from the original on 2017-09-29. Retrieved 2021-02-22.

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