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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:
Molecular Weight:
150.22
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164500
PubChem Substance ID:
E Number:
E202
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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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Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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