Ammonium propionate
Chemical compound
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Ammonium propionate or ammonium propanoate is the ammonium salt of propionic acid. It has the chemical formula NH4(C2H5COO).
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| IUPAC name
Ammonium propanoate | |
| Other names
Ammonium propionate propanoic acid, ammonium salt(1:1) | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.037.715 |
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| 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 | |
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Irritant |
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| H315, H319, H335 | |
| 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).
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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]