Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Sodium 2-hydroxypropanoate (CAS: 72-17-3)?
Answer
Sodium 2-hydroxypropanoate is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a preservative and pH adjuster. It also serves as a food additive to maintain acidity and moisture in products. Additionally, it finds applications in the chemical industry for manufacturing other compounds and in research for studying metabolic processes and drug formulation.
About
CAS No
72-17-3
English Name
Sodium 2-hydroxypropanoate
Molecular Formula
C3H5NaO3
Molecular Weight
112.06 g/mol
SMILES
[Na+].CC(O)C(=O)[O-]
InChIKey
NGSFWBMYFKHRBD-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
