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Zinc propionate (CAS 557-28-8)

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Alternate Names:
Propionic acid zinc salt
CAS Number:
557-28-8
Molecular Weight:
211.53
Molecular Formula:
C6H10O4Zn
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Zinc propionate is a white crystalline powder, exhibiting high solubility in water. In vitro studies have shown that zinc propionate can inhibit the growth of different bacterial strains, including Listeria species, Salmonella species, and Staphylococcus aureus. It holds versatile potential applications spanning across domains like food preservation, agriculture, plastics, and coatings in numerous scientific investigations.Zinc propionate may also have antioxidant properties due to its ability to bind with chromium, a metal that can cause oxidative damage to cells.


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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Zinc propionate, 50 g

sc-280202
50 g
$61.00

Zinc propionate, 250 g

sc-280202A
250 g
$292.00

Zinc propionate, 1 kg

sc-280202B
1 kg
$883.00