Propionate

The propionate (IUPAC name propanoate) ion is C2H5COO&minus; (propionic acid minus one hydrogen ion).

A propionate or propanoate compound is a salt or ester of propionic acid.

Propionates/propanoates should not be confused with propenoates, the ions/salts/esters of propenoic acid (also known as 2-propenoic acid or acrylic acid).

Examples

 * Sodium propionate, Na(C2H5CO2)
 * Methyl propionate, (C2H5(CO)OCH3)
 * Calcium propionate, Ca(C2H5CO2)2
 * Potassium propionate, K(C2H5CO2)