Potassium Sorbate
SUPELCO/47848 - analytical standard
Synonym: Sorbic acid potassium salt; 2,4-Hexadienoic acid potassium salt
CAS Number: 24634-61-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H7KO2
Molecular Weight: 150.22
EC Number: 246-376-1
MDL Number: MFCD00016546
Linear Formula: C6H7KO2
Product Type: Chemical
| antibiotic activity spectrum | fungi |
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics food and beverages personal care |
| CofA | current certificate can be downloaded |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C6H8O2.K/c1-2-3-4-5-6( |
| InChI key | CHHHXKFHOYLYRE-STWYSWDKSA |
| packaging | ampule of 1000 mg |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| SMILES string | [K+].CC=CC=CC([O-])=O |
| storage temp. | 2-30°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| HPLC: suitable |
| 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. |
| Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
| 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. |
| General description: | 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. |
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| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Storage Temp. | 2-30°C |
| UNSPSC | 12164500 |