Potassium propanoate explained

Potassium propanoate or potassium propionate has formula K(C2H5COO). Its melting point is 410 °C. It is the potassium salt of propanoic acid.

Use

It is used as a food preservative and is represented by the food labeling E number E283 in Europe[1] and by the INS number 283 in Australia and New Zealand.[2]

Notes and References

  1. UK Food Standards Agency: Web site: Current EU approved additives and their E Numbers . 2011-10-27.
  2. Australia New Zealand Food Standards CodeWeb site: Standard 1.2.4 - Labelling of ingredients . 2011-10-27.

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