Ammonium propionate

Ammonium propionate or ammonium propanoate is the ammonium salt of propionic acid. It has the chemical formula NH₄(C₂H₅COO).

Ammonium propionate

Names
IUPAC name Ammonium propanoate
Other names Ammonium propionate propanoic acid, ammonium salt(1:1)
Identifiers
CAS Number	17496-08-1 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	78604
ECHA InfoCard	100.037.715
EC Number	241-503-7
PubChem CID	87139
UNII	V18VR2SK15
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID9066207
InChI InChI=1S/C3H6O2.H3N/c1-2-3(4)5;/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5);1H3 Key: XJMWHXZUIGHOBA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCC(=O)[O-].[NH4+]
Properties
Chemical formula	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)
Solubility in water	1 g/mL
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	Irritant
GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statements	H315, H319, H335
Precautionary statements	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). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

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]

See also

• Calcium propionate
• Potassium propionate
• Sodium propionate