Potassium Sorbate

Potassium Sorbate 99%

Product Details:

• Chemical Name: Potassium sorbate
• CAS Number: 24634-61-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H7KO2
• Molecular Weight: 150.22 g/mol
• Physical Form: White to cream powder
• Purity: 99%
• Melting Point: 270.0°C
• Loss on Drying: ≤1% (105°C, 3 hours)
• Solubility: 58.2% in water (20°C), 6.5% in alcohols (20°C)

Safety Information:

• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Category: Eye irritation, Category 2
• Hazard Statement: Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
• Precautionary Measures: Use gloves, protective clothing, eye/face protection
• If on skin, wash thoroughly; if in eyes, rinse carefully for minutes, remove contact lenses if easy, continue rinsing; remove contaminated clothing

Applications:

• Preservative in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals
• Antimicrobial agent in various formulations
• Laboratory and industrial chemical reagent