What is Potassium Sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a chemical additive 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
INCI: Potassium Sorbate
Chemical Formula: C6H7KO2
CAS Number: 24634-61-5

Product Specifications

Characteristics

Chemical Formula	C6H7KO2
CAS Number	24634-61-5
Molar Weight	150,22 g/mol
Specific Gravity	1.363
Melting Point	270 °C

Uses and Applications for Potassium Sorbate

Industries

Pharma
Lubricants
Water Treatment
Oil & Gas
Cleaning
Animal Nutrition
Coatings & Construction
Food and Nutrition
Agriculture
Cosmetics
Polymers
Rubber

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