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Structure of Sodium propionate
CAS No.: 137-40-6

Chemical Structure| 137-40-6

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Sodium propionate is the sodium salt of a short-chain fatty acid, used as a food preservative, mold inhibitor in baking products and insect cell cultures. It is also used as a preservative in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture, and animal feed.

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CAS No. :137-40-6
Formula : C3H5NaO2
M.W : 96.06
SMILES Code : CCC(=O)[O-].[Na+]
MDL No. :MFCD00002759
InChI Key :JXKPEJDQGNYQSM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Pubchem ID :2723816

Safety of Sodium propionate

GHS Pictogram:
Signal Word:Warning
Hazard Statements:H319
Precautionary Statements:P305+P351+P338

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Biological Activity

In Vitro:

Cell Line
Concentration Treated Time Description References
J774-A1 cells 0.1, 1, 10 µM 10 minutes To evaluate the protective effect of SP against H2O2-induced oxidative stress, results showed that SP at 1 µM and 10 µM significantly restored cell viability. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Apr 24;21(8):3026
LO2 cells 0, 1, 2.5, 5 mM 12 hours Sodium propionate significantly promoted the expression of gluconeogenesis-related genes in LO2 cells Anim Nutr. 2023 Jul 22;15:88-98
HepG2 cells 0, 1, 2.5, 5 mM 12 hours Sodium propionate significantly promoted the expression of gluconeogenesis-related genes in HepG2 cells Anim Nutr. 2023 Jul 22;15:88-98
Mouse mammary epithelial cells (mMECs) 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1 mM 12 hours pretreatment followed by 3 hours LPS stimulation To investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of sodium propionate on LPS-induced inflammatory response. Results showed that sodium propionate significantly suppressed TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β production and increased histone H3 acetylation, indicating its role as an HDAC inhibitor. Front Immunol. 2017 Sep 15;8:1108
AC16 cardiomyocytes 0.5 mM 24 hours To evaluate the effect of sodium propionate on polystyrene nanoparticle-induced myocardial fibrosis and cardiac function-related indicators. Sodium propionate supplementation attenuated the expression of genes associated with myocardial fibrosis induced by NPs and restored FBP1 expression levels. Part Fibre Toxicol. 2025 May 9;22(1):10
INS-1 cells 5 mM 24 hours To evaluate the effect of sodium propionate on Kcnj11 expression in INS-1 cells, results showed that sodium propionate significantly decreased Kcnj11 mRNA and protein expression. Cell Death Dis. 2022 Jan 19;13(1):67
Rat islets 5 mM 24 hours To evaluate the effect of sodium propionate on insulin secretion from rat islets, results showed that sodium propionate significantly potentiated insulin secretion. Cell Death Dis. 2022 Jan 19;13(1):67
J774-A1 cells 0.1, 1, 10 µM 24 hours To evaluate the protective effect of SP against LPS-induced cytotoxicity, results showed that SP at 1 µM and 10 µM significantly reduced LPS-induced damage. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Apr 24;21(8):3026
J774-A1 cells 0.1, 1, 10, 100 µM and 1, 10 mM 24 hours To evaluate the effect of SP on cell viability, results showed that SP at 100 µM, 1 mM, and 10 mM significantly increased cell proliferation. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Apr 24;21(8):3026
MDA-MB-231 cells 5, 10, 15 mM 24 hours To evaluate the effect of sodium propionate on the expression of EMT-associated markers. Results showed that sodium propionate significantly downregulated β-catenin mRNA expression levels, upregulated E-cadherin expression, and downregulated vimentin expression. Front Cell Dev Biol. 2025 Mar 12;13:1535563
MCF-7 cells 5, 10, 15 mM 24 hours To evaluate the effect of sodium propionate on the expression of EMT-associated markers. Results showed that sodium propionate significantly downregulated β-catenin mRNA expression levels but had minimal effects on E-cadherin and vimentin expression. Front Cell Dev Biol. 2025 Mar 12;13:1535563
MDA-MB-231 cells 5, 10, 15 mM 24 hours To evaluate the effect of sodium propionate on MDA-MB-231 cell migration and invasion. Results showed that sodium propionate significantly inhibited the migration and invasion capabilities of MDA-MB-231 cells. Front Cell Dev Biol. 2025 Mar 12;13:1535563
U-138MG cells 10 mM, 25 mM, 50 mM, 100 mM 24 hours To evaluate the effect of SP on GBM cell viability. Results showed that SP decreased GBM cell viability in a concentration-dependent manner. Cancers (Basel). 2022 Dec 29;15(1):217
A-172 cells 10 mM, 25 mM, 50 mM, 100 mM 24 hours To evaluate the effect of SP on GBM cell viability. Results showed that SP decreased GBM cell viability in a concentration-dependent manner. Cancers (Basel). 2022 Dec 29;15(1):217
U-87 MG cells 10 mM, 25 mM, 50 mM, 100 mM 24 hours To evaluate the effect of SP on GBM cell viability. Results showed that SP decreased GBM cell viability in a concentration-dependent manner. Cancers (Basel). 2022 Dec 29;15(1):217
Human primary pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (HPMECs) 0.6 mM 24 hours To evaluate the protective effect of sodium propionate on LPS-induced injury in HPMECs. Results showed that SP treatment increased cell viability, restored normal cell morphology, and enhanced tube formation ability. Additionally, SP upregulated the expression of genes related to the VEGF signaling pathway. J Inflamm Res. 2021 Mar 10;14:803-816
N38 cells 0, 10, 50, 100, 500 mM 4 and 12 hours To explore the dose effect of propionate on AgRP expression, results showed that propionate dose-dependently decreased the mRNA levels of AgRP in N38 cells Anim Nutr. 2022 Jun 17;10:390-398
MCF7 cells 5-20 mM 48 hours Inhibited proliferation and induced apoptosis by inhibiting JAK2/STAT3 signaling leading to G0/G1 phase cell cycle arrest, increased ROS levels and p38 MAPK phosphorylation-induced apoptosis Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2021 Aug;42(8):1311-1323
JIMT-1 cells 5-20 mM 48 hours Inhibited proliferation and induced apoptosis by inhibiting JAK2/STAT3 signaling leading to G0/G1 phase cell cycle arrest, increased ROS levels and p38 MAPK phosphorylation-induced apoptosis Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2021 Aug;42(8):1311-1323
MCF-7 cells 1, 3, 5, 10, 15 mM 48 hours (MCF-7) and 72 hours (MDA-MB-231) To evaluate the effect of sodium propionate on 3D spheroid formation. Results showed that sodium propionate significantly reduced the area of MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231 spheroids, indicating inhibition of spheroid formation and growth. Front Cell Dev Biol. 2025 Mar 12;13:1535563
Treg cells 100 µM to 400 µM 5 days To evaluate the effect of SP on Treg cell induction, results showed that SP enhanced Treg responses at concentrations ranging from 100 μM to 400 μM J Virol. 2021 Jan 28;95(4):e02056-20
Th17 cells 100 µM to 3.2 mM 5 days To evaluate the effect of SP on Th17 cell induction, results showed that SP inhibited Th17 cell responses in a dose-dependent manner J Virol. 2021 Jan 28;95(4):e02056-20
Th1 cells 100 µM to 3.2 mM 5 days To evaluate the effect of SP on Th1 cell induction, results showed that SP inhibited Th1 cell responses in a dose-dependent manner J Virol. 2021 Jan 28;95(4):e02056-20
Calf hepatocytes 0, 1, 2.5, 5 mM 6 or 12 hours Sodium propionate significantly increased the expression of gluconeogenesis-related genes and glucose production in calf hepatocytes Anim Nutr. 2023 Jul 22;15:88-98

In Vivo:

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Animal Model
Administration Dosage Frequency Description References
C57BL/6J male mice DSS-induced colitis model Oral 1% (w/v) 14 consecutive days Sodium propionate ameliorated DSS-induced colitis by improving intestinal barrier function and reducing inflammation and oxidative stress Front Pharmacol. 2016 Aug 15;7:253
Mice (C57BL/6J) LPS-induced bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) model Intraperitoneal injection 1.2 mg/g Once daily for 7 days To evaluate the protective effect of sodium propionate on LPS-induced BPD in neonatal mice. Results showed that SP treatment improved alveolar simplification, reduced inflammation and oxidative stress, and promoted angiogenesis. Additionally, SP exerted protective effects by activating the Nrf2 pathway. J Inflamm Res. 2021 Mar 10;14:803-816
Sprague-Dawley rats Carrageenan-induced paw edema model Oral 10, 30, 100 mg/kg Single administration, lasting 6 hours To evaluate the effect of SP on carrageenan-induced inflammatory response, results showed that SP at 30 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg significantly reduced paw edema and tissue damage. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Apr 24;21(8):3026
BALB/c mice S. aureus-induced mastitis model Intraperitoneal injection 100 mg/kg Single dose, 1 hour before infection Sodium propionate alleviates S. aureus-induced mastitis by regulating blood-milk barrier permeability and reducing inflammatory responses. ISME J. 2020 Jul;14(7):1897-1910
Pigs Fistula pig model Caecal infusion 2 M Twice daily for 28 days To investigate the effects of sodium propionate on the composition of colonic microbial community and the expression of inflammatory-related genes. Results showed that sodium propionate infusion increased the concentration of propionate and decreased butyrate in colonic content; at the phylum level, propionate increased the abundance of Bacteroidetes and reduced Firmicutes; in gene expression, propionate upregulated NF-κB and IL-18 expression. Microb Biotechnol. 2018 Sep;11(5):859-868
Pigs Cecal fistula pig model Intra-cecal infusion 2 mM, 25 mL Twice daily for 28 days To investigate the impact of propionate on pig appetite and gastrointestinal hormone secretion, results showed that propionate infusion reduced short-term feed intake, stimulated PYY and GLP-1 secretion from colonic tissue, and downregulated the expression of appetite-related gene AgRP in the hypothalamus Anim Nutr. 2022 Jun 17;10:390-398
Athymic NCr-nu/nu mice Breast cancer cell xenograft model Drinking water administration 20 mg/mL Continuous administration until the end of the study Significantly suppressed tumor growth by regulating STAT3 and p38 in tumor tissues Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2021 Aug;42(8):1311-1323
BALB/c nude mice GBM xenograft model Oral 30 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg Once daily for two weeks To evaluate the effect of SP on GBM tumor growth. Results showed that SP significantly reduced tumor volume and weight, and promoted apoptosis and autophagy pathways through PPAR-γ signaling. Cancers (Basel). 2022 Dec 29;15(1):217
BALB/c mice LPS-induced mastitis model Intraperitoneal injection 50, 100, 200 mg/kg Single dose, 24 hours duration To evaluate the protective effects of sodium propionate against LPS-induced mastitis. Results showed that sodium propionate attenuated histopathological changes, reduced inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β) and myeloperoxidase activity, and restored blood-milk barrier function. Front Immunol. 2017 Sep 15;8:1108
C57BL/6 mice HSV-1-induced ocular inflammation model Oral (drinking water) 500 mM Starting 3 weeks prior to viral infection and continuing until the termination of the study To evaluate the effect of SP on HSV-1-induced ocular inflammation, results showed that SP significantly reduced ocular lesions, decreased inflammatory T cells, and increased the ratio of regulatory T cells J Virol. 2021 Jan 28;95(4):e02056-20
Male Kunming SPF-grade mice Diarrhea with Kidney-Yang Deficiency Syndrome model Oral gavage 60 mg/kg Twice daily for 7 consecutive days The 75% Sishen Pill combined with 60 mg/kg sodium propionate significantly alleviated symptoms related to Diarrhea with Kidney-Yang Deficiency Syndrome, and it enhanced intestinal immune function and reduced intestinal inflammation by modulating the intestinal microbiota. J Inflamm Res. 2025 Jun 5;18:7195-7214

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