| Customization: | Available |
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| CAS No.: | 24634-61-5; 590-00-1 |
| Formula: | C6h7o2 |
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Potassium sorbate is a white crystalline powder or granular. It is the potassium salt of sorbic acid.
Physical Properties:
| Molecular Weight | 150.22 |
| Melting Point | 270 ºC |
| Flashing Point | 139.9 ºC |
| Density | 1.36g/cm3 |
| pH | 7.0-8.0 |
| Water Solubility | Easily Soluble |
| Test Item | Unit | The Standard |
| Description | White granular or powder | |
| Identification | - |
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| Assay (dry basis) | % | 98.0-101.0 |
| Acidity(as sorbic acid) | % | 1.0Max. |
| Alkalinity(as K2CO3) | % | 1.0Max. |
| Lead | ppm | 2 Max. |
| Loss of drying | % | 1.0Max. |
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Its primary use is as a food preservative. Potassium sorbate is used to inhibit molds and yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider, soft drinks, fruit drinks and baked foods. It is with high preservative efficiency, high safety, good stability and application flexibility advantages. Also, it is used in many personal care products to inhibit the development of microorganisms for shelf stability.
Potassium sorbate should be stored in a well-closed container, protected from light, at cool and dry places.
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