Calcium Propionate CAS NO.4075-81-4

Calcium Propionate
Specification:FCC, E282 ,HG2921-1999,Feed
Calcium propionate has the formula (CH₃CH₂COO)₂Ca. It is the calcium salt of propionic acid.

Uses
[1]  As a food additive, it is listed as E number 282 in the Codex Alimentarius. Calcium propionate is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to bread, other baked goods, processed meat, whey, and other dairy products.
[2]  In agriculture, it is used, amongst other things, to prevent milk fever in cows and as a feed supplement
[3]  Propionates prevent microbes from producing the energy they need, like benzoates do. However, unlike benzoates, propionates do not require an acidic environment.
[4]  Calcium propionate is used in bakery products as a mold inhibitor, typically at 0.1-0.4% 
[5]  Calcium propionate can be used as a pesticide.

Calcium Propionate
Specification:FCC, E282 ,HG2921-1999,Feed
Calcium propionate has the formula (CH₃CH₂COO)₂Ca. It is the calcium salt of propionic acid.

Uses
[1]  As a food additive, it is listed as E number 282 in the Codex Alimentarius. Calcium propionate is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to bread, other baked goods, processed meat, whey, and other dairy products.
[2]  In agriculture, it is used, amongst other things, to prevent milk fever in cows and as a feed supplement
[3]  Propionates prevent microbes from producing the energy they need, like benzoates do. However, unlike benzoates, propionates do not require an acidic environment.
[4]  Calcium propionate is used in bakery products as a mold inhibitor, typically at 0.1-0.4% 
[5]  Calcium propionate can be used as a pesticide.