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
- Rubber
- Lubricants
- Agriculture
- Animal Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition
- Water Treatment
- Beauty & Personal Care
- CASE & Construction
- Cleaning
- Polymers
- Pharma
- Energy Services