Potassium sorbate

Base Information

• Chemical Name: Potassium sorbate
• CAS No.: 590-00-1
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₇O₂*K
• Molecular Weight: 150.219
• Hs Code.: 2916190090
• Mol file: 590-00-1.mol

Synonyms:EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 075902;Sorbic acid, potassium salt;Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate;Sorbistat-potassium;BB Powder;Sorbistat-K;2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium salt;FEMA No. 2921;Potassium Sorbate Granular;

Chemical Property of Potassium sorbate

Chemical Property:

• Appearance/Colour: White granular
• Melting Point: 270 °C
• Boiling Point: 233 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 139.9 °C
• PSA: 40.13000
• Density: 1.363 g/cm3 (25oC)
• LogP: -0.13140
• Storage Temp.: Amber Vial, -20°C Freezer
• Solubility.: H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless to fai
• Water Solubility.: 58.2 g/100 mL (20℃)

Purity/Quality:

99% ^*data from raw suppliers

Potassium Sorbate ^*data from reagent suppliers

Safty Information:

• Pictogram(s): Xi
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26

MSDS Files:

SDS file from LookChem

Total 1 MSDS from other Authors

Useful:

• Uses: Potassium sorbate is commonly used as a food preservative in various food products to inhibit the growth of yeast, mold, and bacteria. It is also utilized in other industries, such as the oil well drilling industry. In food products, potassium sorbate acts to inhibit the growth of microorganisms, thereby preventing food spoilage. It achieves this by disrupting the cell membranes of yeast, mold, and bacteria, leading to their inactivation. In drilling fluids, potassium sorbate serves to stabilize water-sensitive shale formations by providing potassium ions, which help maintain the integrity of the wellbore and prevent instability.
• Regulatory Status: Potassium sorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in different countries, including the European Union and the United States, for use as a food preservative. It may also be approved for use in other applications, depending on local regulations.
• Analysis Method: The effects of potassium sorbate in different applications can be assessed using various analytical techniques, such as lipidomic evaluation, wide-angle X-ray diffraction, and other methods to characterize its physical, chemical, and biological properties.