CH3CH2COO2Ca
Calcium propionate is a chemical compound with the formula CH3CH2COO2Ca. It is the calcium salt of propionic acid. It appears as a white crystalline powder. This compound is soluble in water.
Calcium propionate is widely used as a food preservative. It functions by inhibiting the growth of mold
Beyond its application in food, calcium propionate has also found use in animal feed as a mold