Ammonium propionate explained

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

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

References

1. Web site: Ammonium propionate - Substance Information - ECHA. 2021-02-22. echa.europa.eu. en-GB.
2. Web site: Ammonium Propionate Properties, Molecular Formula, Applications - WorldOfChemicals. 2021-02-22. www.worldofchemicals.com. 2022-02-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20220217155248/https://www.worldofchemicals.com/chemicals/chemical-properties/ammonium-propionate.html. dead.
3. Web site: Ammonium Propionate Cosmetics Info. 2021-02-22. cosmeticsinfo.org. 2017-09-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20170929134907/http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/ammonium-propionate. dead.