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Potassium Sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Its chemical formula is C₆H₇KO₂ or CH₃CH=CH–CH=CH–COOK. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting enzymes involved in microbial metabolism, particularly in molds and yeasts. It is most effective at low pH.
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Product Information
| CAS | 590-00-1 |
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| Synonyms | Sorbic acid potassium salt, Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate, Potassium (E,E)-sorbate |
| Assay | 98.0-101.0% |
| PubChem ID | 23676745 |
| Grade | USP/FCC Grade |
| Color | White |
| Physical form | Solid |
| Appearance | White, Granular Solid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | > 210 °C / 410 °F |
| Solubility | Fully Miscible in Water |
| Molecular formula | C6H7KO2 |
| Molecular weight | 150.22 |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | To Pass Tests (<1%) |
| Arsenic (As) | Max 3 ppm |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.018% |
| Heavy metals | Max 10 ppm |
| KosherID | DWR-QRST |
| Lead (Pb) | Max 2 ppm |
| Loss on drying | Max 1% |
| Mercury (Hg) | Max 1 ppm |
| Sulfate (SO4) | Max 0.020% |
| Yeast & Mold | Max 10 cfu/g |
