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Potassium sorbate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Potassium sorbate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate;Sorbic acid potassium salt |
| Chinese name | 山梨酸钾 |
| Chinese synonyms | 花楸酸钾;2,4-己二烯酸钾 |
| Chemical category | Preservatives |
| CAS No. | 24634-61-5 |
| EINECS No. | 246-376-1 |
| Molecular formula | C6H7KO2 |
| Molecular weight | 150.22 |
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Technical indicators
Assay 98.0–101.0%; loss on drying ≤1.0%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; chloride ≤0.01%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, soluble in water, broad-spectrum food preservative
Application scenarios
Food preservative (beverages, bakery, dairy), cosmetic preservative, feed preservative