PROPIONIC ACID

Also known as: ETHYLFORMIC ACID, METHYLACETIC ACID, C3 ACID, PROPANOIC ACID, InChI=1S/C3H6O2/c1-2-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5), InChIKey: XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

preservative

United States (FDA)

GRAS

Technical function: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT,<br /> FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT,<br /> PH CONTROL AGENT

CAS Number: 79-09-4

178.1010; 184.1081; 2924; 3; 25; 84

European Union (EFSA)

EU regulatory status has not yet been reviewed for this additive. See the FDA inventory for US regulatory details.

Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs

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