Project Description

Chemical NamePotassium Sorbate
CAS No.24634-61-5
Molecular Formula:C6H7KO2
Molecular Weight:150.22
EINECS:246-376-1
Applications: 

It is used to inhibit molds and yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider, soft drinks and fruit drinks, and baked goods. It can also be found in the ingredients list of many dried fruit products. In addition, herbal dietary supplement products generally contain potassium sorbate, which acts to prevent mold and microbes and to increase shelf life, and is used in quantities at which there are no known adverse health effects, over short periods of time.

Synonyms: 

potassiumsalt,(e,e)-4-hexadienoicacid;potassiumsalt,(e,e)-sorbicaci;potassiumsorbate(e);(E,E)-hexadienoic acid, potassium salt;2,4-potassium hexadienoic acid;potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate;POTASSIUM SORBATE, GRAN FCC/ USP/NF;SORBIC ACID POTASSIUM

Appearance: Powder

Please contact MainChem Co, Ltd. for any questions regarding Potassium Sorbate. We would be happy to provide a quote, a sample, or further information regarding it, Potassium Sorbate MSDS -Material Safety Data Sheet and Potassium Sorbate CAS 24634-61-5 COA-Certificate of Analysis, Product Data Sheet – in PDF Document.

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Melting point270 °C
density1,361 g/cm3
vapor pressure<1 Pa (20 °C)
FEMA2921
storage temp.2-8°C
solubilityH2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless to faintly yellow
formPowder
colorWhite to light cream
PH7.8 (H2O, 20.1℃)
Water Solubility58.2 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Merck14,7671
BRN5357554
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Symbol(GHS) 

GHS07
Signal word 
Warning
Hazard statements 
H319-H315-H335
Precautionary statements 
P264-P280i-P337+P313-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes 
Xi,C,T,F
Risk Statements 
36/37/38-35-22
Safety Statements 
26-36-45-36/37/39
WGK Germany 
1
RTECS 
WG2170000
Autoignition Temperature
>150 °C
TSCA 
Yes
HS Code 
2916 19 95
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3800 mg/kg
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