Propanoicacid control the growth of mold and some bacteria
at the levels between 0.1 and 1% by weight.Therefore, most propanoic acid produced is consumed as a preservative for both
animal feed and food for human consumption. For animal feed, it is used either
directly or as its ammonium salt. The antibiotic Monensin is added to cattle
feed to favor propionibacteria over acetic acid producers in the rumen; this
produces less carbon dioxide and feed conversion is better. This application
accounts for about half of the world production of propanoic acid. Another major application is as a preservative in
baked goods, which use the sodium and calcium salts.
propanoicacid is also useful as an intermediate in the
production of other chemicals.Vinyl propionate is also used. In more
specialized applications, it is also used to make pesticides and
pharmaceuticals. The esters of propanoicacid have fruit-like odors and are sometimes used as solvents or artificial
flavorings.
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