(Preservative / Buffering Agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Sodium Propionate known for its exceptional purity and efficacy.
With advanced technology, we deliver consistently formulated Sodium Propionate ensuring its effectiveness as a preservative and buffering agent.
Applications: MOLPROP™ SP is used as a preservative to inhibit microbial growth in tablets, capsules, powders, syrups and other pharmaceutical formulations, helping to ensure product stability and safety throughout shelf life. It also functions as a buffering agent to maintain pH stability, which is important for the stability and performance of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS Number | 137-40-6 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C3H5NaO2 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 96.1 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - EP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as colorless crystals or white or almost white powder, slightly hygroscopic. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) Test (D) |
(A) Infrared Spectroscopy. (B) Both the upper and the lower layer show a blue colour. (C) A white precipitate is formed. (D) It gives reaction of sodium. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol (96%), practically insoluble in methylene chloride. |
| 4 | Appearance of solution | Solution S is clear and colorless. |
| 5 | PH | Between 7.8 to 9.2. |
| 6 | Related substances (A) Any impurity (B) Total impurities |
(A) Not more than 0.1%. (B) Not more than 0.5%. |
| 7 | Readily oxidizable substances | The difference between the volumes used in the 2 titrations is not greater than 2.2 mL. |
| 8 | Iron | Not more than 10 ppm. |
| 9 | Loss on drying | Not more than 0.5%. |
| 10 | Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% (dried substance). |
MOLPROP™ SP is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside and is provided with a barcoded label and a tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserved in tight containers.
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