(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 - USP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as colorless, transparent crystals or granular, crystalline powder. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(A) Infrared Spectroscopy. (B) It gives test for sodium. (C) Chromatographic Identity. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is very soluble in water; soluble in alcohol. |
| 4 | Organic Impurities (A) Sodium acetate (B) Sodium acrylate (C) Any unidentified individual impurity (D) Total impurities |
(A) Not more than 0.3%. (B) Not more than 0.1%. (C) Not more than 0.1%. (D) Not more than 1.0%. |
| 5 | Water Determination | Not more than 1.0%. |
| 6 | Alkalinity | If a pink color is produced; it is discharged by 0.60 mL of 0.10 N sulfuric acid. |
| 7 | Assay | Not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0%. |
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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