Chemistry:Ammonium propionate

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Short description: Chemical compound
Ammonium propionate
Ammonium-propionate-2D-skeletal.svg
Names
IUPAC name
Ammonium propanoate
Other names
Ammonium propionate
propanoic acid, ammonium salt(1:1)
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 241-503-7
UNII
Properties
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)
1 g/mL
Hazards
Main hazards Irritant
GHS pictograms GHS07: Harmful
GHS Signal word Warning
H315, H319, H335
P261, P264, P271, P280, P302+352, P304+340, P305+351+338, P312, P321, P332+313, P337+313, P362, P403+233, P405, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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]

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