Potassium Sorbate, 25 kg
Overview
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid and is widely used as an antimicrobial preservative in industrial and laboratory formulations. It is typically supplied as a white to off-white granular powder and exhibits good solubility in water. The compound is chemically identified as potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate and is valued for its inhibitory activity against moulds, yeasts, and certain bacteria.
Highlights
- Potassium salt of sorbic acid
- CAS number 24634-61-5
- Chemical formula C6H7KO2
- Supplied in a 25 kg pack
At-a-glance
- Chemical Name
- Potassium Sorbate
- CAS Number
- 24634-61-5
- Molecular Formula
- C6H7KO2
- Molecular Weight
- 150.22 g/mol
- Physical Form
- White to off-white granular powder
- Pack Size
- 25 kg
Applications
Potassium sorbate is used in laboratory and industrial settings as a preservative to inhibit the growth of moulds and yeasts in aqueous systems. It is suitable for formulation development, stability testing, and research applications where controlled antimicrobial activity is required. The compound may also serve as a functional additive in materials and product development studies.
Sustainability
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