Potassium Sorbate

Potassium sorbate is an antimicrobial ingredient that inhibits growth of molds, yeasts & bacteria and is widely used as a preservative in foods, drinks, and personal care products. It is an odourless and tasteless salt synthetically produced from sorbic acid and potassium hydroxide.

Synonyms
E202, 2, 4 - Hexadenoic acid, Potassium salt, Sorbic acid, Potassium salt, 2, 4 - Hexadenoic Acid, Potassium Salt, Potassium (E, E) - hexa - 2, 4 - dienoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Salt
Chemical Formula
C6H7KO2
CAS Number
24634-61-5

Characteristics

Molar Weight
150.22 g/mol
Melting Point
270 °C
Density
1.363 g/cc
Forms
White, Odourless, Granules

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Food and Nutrition
  • Food preservatives
  • Preservative
  • Wine production
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Skin care products
  • Personal care
  • Cosmetic products
  • Anti-ageing products

Industries