Ammonium Propionate | 17496-08-1

Description :

Overview of Ammonium Propionate

Ammonium Propionate is the ammonium salt of propionic acid used as a preservative, antimicrobial agent, and chemical intermediate in various industrial applications. Known for its antifungal and antibacterial properties, buffering capacity, and safety profile, Ammonium Propionate is widely used in food preservation, animal feed, pharmaceutical formulations, and industrial chemistry.

This compound appears as a white crystalline powder or granules with a mild characteristic odour. Its propionate anion provides antimicrobial activity while the ammonium cation offers useful properties in various applications.

Related products include Calcium Propionate, Sodium Propionate, Propionic Acid, and other propionate salts used in food preservation and industrial applications.

Applications of Ammonium Propionate

Food & Beverage Industry

• Preservative used in baked items
• Used to stop the growth of mould in bread
• It is used in dairy product preservation
• Used in food processing formulations

Agricultural & Animal Nutrition

• It is used for preserving feeds and also as an addition
• Applied in silage preservation
• Helps to stop mycotoxin-related formation
• Used in poultry as well as livestock feed

Industrial & Chemical Applications

• It is used as a buffer for chemical processes as
• In pharmaceutical formulations, it is used
• Utilised in cosmetic and personal care products

Safety & Handling Guidelines

• Avoid inhalation of dust
• Use gloves and protective clothing during handling
• Handle in well-ventilated areas
• Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place
• Hygroscopic—protect from moisture
• Keep away from strong oxidising agents
• Follow food-grade handling practices for food applications
• Follow COA and MSDS instructions strictly

Where to Buy Ammonium Propionate?

Ammonium Propionate Manufacturer

ChemicalBull supplies high-purity Ammonium Propionate, meeting food-grade, feed-grade, and industrial quality standards.

Ammonium Propionate Supplier & Distributor

• Available in bulk quantities for food, feed, and industrial use
• Multiple grades (food-grade, feed-grade, technical)
• COA, MSDS, and regulatory documents provided
• Complies with relevant food safety regulations

MSDS

Includes detailed safety instructions, hazard identification, and storage guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Ammonium Propionate used for?
   

   Used as a food preservative (antimold agent), feed preservative, antimicrobial agent in various formulations, buffer in chemical processes, and a pharmaceutical excipient.
   
   

2. What is the molecular formula?
   

   Molecular formula: C₃H₉NO₂ or CH₃CH₂COONH₄ with molecular weight 91.11 g/mol.
   
   

3. How does it work as a preservative?
   

   Propionic acid (released from propionate salt) inhibits mould and rope-forming bacteria by disrupting cellular metabolism; effective at acidic to neutral pH.