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Potassium Sorbate

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Sorbic acid potassium salt, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid potassium salt

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H7KO2
CAS Number:
24634-61-5
Molecular Weight:
150.22
EC Number:
246-376-1
MDL number:
MFCD00016546
UNSPSC Code:
12164500
PubChem Substance ID:
24871514
E Number:
E202

grade

analytical standard

CofA

current certificate can be downloaded

packaging

ampule of 1000 mg

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

[K+].C\C=C\C=C\C([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C6H8O2.K/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8;/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8);/q;+1/p-1/b3-2+,5-4+;

InChI key

CHHHXKFHOYLYRE-STWYSWDKSA-M

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General description

Potassium sorbate is a food additive, used for the prevention of food spoilage originating from bacteria, molds or yeasts. It exists in a variety of products such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and employed for preserving processed foods including fruit juices, soda, soy sauce, ketchup, etc.
Potassium sorbate is a preservative, commonly used in a variety of food and beverages. It is a food antimicrobial agent, which can act effectively along a wide pH range to inhibit the growth of yeast, molds and some bacteria.

Application

Potassium sorbate may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in food, beverages and soft drinks using chromatography techniques.
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GHS07

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hcodes

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
LRAD2475
LRAD0144
LRAC2486
LRAB6910
LC26711V

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