Potassium propionate

August 10th, 2008 by

Potassium propionate (IUPAC name potassium propanoate) has formula K(C2H5COO).
Melting point is 410 °C.
It is the potassium salt of propionic acid.

Use
It is used as a food preservative and is represented by the food labeling E number E283 in Europe.

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