Sodium Propionate (E281) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Sodium Propanoate
- E281
- C3H5NaO2
- CH3CH2COONa
Sodium propionate supplier for bakery, food-processing, feed and industrial-preservation buyers in Malaysia. Also written sodium propanoate and identified by the additive code E281, it carries CAS 137-40-6 and the formula C3H5NaO2. Commercial material is normally anhydrous and arrives as a white crystalline powder or free-flowing granules.
The choice against calcium propionate turns on the leavening system: this salt is the propionate usually picked for cakes, muffins and other chemically leavened goods, where added calcium can work against the raising agents. Food, feed and technical grades cover bakery and dairy work, compound feed and silage, and preservation of water-based industrial products. Powder suits dry blending while granules are chosen for cleaner weighing and lower dust.
Away from baking, the salt is used on stored grain and in silage programmes, in processed cheese and dairy formulations, and as a preservative component in pharmaceutical and topical work where a propionate salt suits the base better than the free acid. Being freely soluble in water, it also dissolves easily into sprays and wet mixes.
State the grade, form, target specification, quantity and delivery point when you enquire. Availability, pack format, documentation and timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 137-40-6
- Formula
- C3H5NaO2
- Grade
- food, feed, technical
- Appearance
- white crystalline powder or free-flowing granules
Sodium Propionate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food grade sodium propionate (E281) | white crystalline powder | — | Cakes, muffins, tortillas and other chemically leavened baked goods, plus processed cheese and dairy formulations, where the recipe calls for a readily soluble propionate salt. | Pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Sodium propionate granules | free-flowing granules | — | Weighing and charging into dry premixes where steadier flow and less airborne dust matter more than the fastest dissolution rate. | Pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Feed grade sodium propionate | white crystalline powder or granules | — | Mould control in compound feed, feed premixes and silage programmes that have to hold through humid storage. | Pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Technical grade sodium propionate | white crystalline powder | — | Preservation of water-based industrial products and treatment of stored grain, where the material is used outside food-additive work. | Pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy sodium propionate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for sodium propionate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white crystalline powder or free-flowing granules according to form | — |
| CAS number | 137-40-6 | — |
| Molecular formula | C3H5NaO2 (CH3CH2COONa) | — |
| Molecular weight | approximately 96 g/mol | — |
| Solubility | freely soluble in water | — |
| Moisture behaviour | hygroscopic; normally supplied anhydrous and kept sealed against moisture pickup | — |
| Food additive identity code | E281 | — |
| Common grade checks | assay, moisture, particle size and impurity limits according to the grade and application | — |
Sodium Propionate applications
Safety and handling
Keep packs sealed in a cool, dry place, since the material takes up moisture and will cake if left open. Control dust when handling powder, and follow the safety information issued with the quoted grade.
Common questions about sodium propionate
Is sodium propionate the same as sodium propanoate or E281?
Yes. Sodium propanoate is the systematic form of the same name, and E281 is the additive code that identifies this material. State the grade, form and any assay, moisture or documentation limits your specification carries so the right material is quoted.
What is the difference between sodium propionate and calcium propionate?
They are different products. Both are propionate salts used against mould, but the calcium salt dominates bread, while sodium propionate is usually chosen for cakes and other chemically leavened goods where added calcium can work against the raising agents. Order whichever salt the formulation names by name.
Is sodium propionate the same as propionic acid?
No. The free acid is a liquid handled as an acid, while sodium propionate is the solid sodium salt supplied as powder or granules. Where a purchasing or formulation specification names one of them, order that product rather than substituting between the two.
Which sodium propionate grade should I request?
Food grade under the E281 identity covers bakery, cheese and dairy work, feed grade is specified for compound feed, premixes and silage, and technical grade suits industrial preservation and grain treatment. Send the intended application and any limits that apply.
Is sodium propionate hygroscopic, and how should it be stored?
Yes, it draws moisture from the air, so packs stay sealed in a cool, dry store and are closed again promptly after use. Caked material dose-blends poorly, and granules generally hold up better than fine powder in humid conditions.
How does sodium propionate compare with sodium diacetate or sorbate preservatives?
Each is a separate product with its own identity and specification. Sodium diacetate is an acetate-based preservative and seasoning acidulant, while sorbate and benzoate salts work over different pH ranges again. Name the preservative your formulation specifies rather than treating them as substitutes.
What details are needed for a sodium propionate quotation?
Provide the grade, form, target specification, quantity and delivery location, along with the application it feeds. Note any documents your quality system needs so packing and documentation can be confirmed for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.