Sodium propionate
SIGMA/P5436 - ≥99.0%, BioReagent, suitable for insect cell culture
Synonym: Propionic acid sodium salt
CAS Number: 137-40-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H5NaO2
Molecular Weight: 96.06
EC Number: 205-290-4
MDL Number: MFCD00002759
Linear Formula: CH3CH2COONa
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥99.0% |
| biological source | synthetic (organic) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C3H6O2.Na/c1-2-3(4)5;/ |
| InChI key | JXKPEJDQGNYQSM-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 285-286 °C (lit.) |
| product line | BioReagent |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [Na+].CCC([O-])=O |
| solubility | H2O: 1 g/mL, clear, colorless to very faintly yellow |
| technique(s) | cell culture | insect: suitable |
| Application: | Used as a mold inhibitor in insect cell culture applications. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Sodium propionate has an ability to prevent ketosis in dairy cattle. |
| Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 21 |
| Safety Statements | 36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99.0% |
| mp | 285-286 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352211 |


