Calcium propionate,

                                   
Properties : Calcium propionate is white crystal or white crystal powder or particle, odorless or slightly propionic acidodor. Calcium propionate used asfood additive is monohydrate, which is stable to water and heat, has hygroscopicity,lt is soluble in water, 39.9g/100mL(20 C℃), and is insoluble in ethanol and ether. Calcium propionate is alkaline, andthe PH value of its 10% aqueous solution is 8-10.

Uses: Calcium propionate is used as a preservative in a wide variety of products, including but not limited to bread, other bakedgoods, processed meat, whey , and other dairy products. In agriculture, i is used, amongst other things, to prevent milk fever in cowsand as a feed supplement propionate prevent microbes from producing the energy they need, like benzoates do. However,unlikebenzoates, propionates do not require an acidic environment.