Calcium propionate

Calcium propionate is an orally active auxiliary agent for preventing milk fever and improving the health of dairy cows. Calcium propionate can be used for research on dairy cow milk fever and subclinical hypocalcemia[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[4075-81-4]

Product Name Alternative

Propionic acid (calcium)

UNSPSC

12352200

Hazard Statement

H318, H335

Target

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Type

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Metabolic Disease

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/calcium-propionate.html

Purity

99.0

Solubility

H2O : ≥ 100 mg/mL

Smiles

CCC(O[Ca]C1(CC)OO1)=O

Molecular Formula

(CH3CH2COO) 2Ca

Molecular Weight

186.22

Precautions

H318, H335

References & Citations

[1]Goff JP, et al. Field trials of an oral calcium propionate paste as an aid to prevent milk fever in periparturient dairy cows. J Dairy Sci. 1996 Mar;79 (3) :378-83.