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AllanChem | Potassium Sorbate
- CAS Number
- 24634-61-5
- Chemical Name
- Potassium Sorbate
- Molecular Formula
- C₆H₇KO₂
AllanChem Potassium Sorbate is a high-quality, white granular powder that is used as an antimicrobial agent and preservative in food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Anti-Microbial Agent
- Preservative
Product families
Applications
Food & Nutrition — Beverage
- Energy Drinks
- Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Food & Nutrition — Food
- Other Food Applications
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
- Functional Foods
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Healthcare & Pharma — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical Processing
Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
- Microbial Control & Preservation
Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- AllanChem
- Synonyms
2,4-Hexadienoic acid potassium salt, Potassium (E,E)-2,4-Hexadienoate, Potassium (E,E)-Sorbate, Potassium Trans,Trans-2,4-Hexadienoate, Potassium Trans,Trans-Sorbate, Sorbic Acid Potassium Salt
- Functions
- Anti-Microbial Agent, Preservative
- Ingredient Name
- Potassium Sorbate
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Appearance
- White granular or white powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 Years
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Packaging Type
- Boxes
- Cartons
- Storage Condition
Store in tight containers protected from light, preferably at a temperature not exceeding 38°C.
- Country Availability
- Mexico
- Packaging Information
- 25kg cartons.
- Food Ingredients Features
- Antimicrobial
- High Quality
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Microbial Agent
- Preservative
- Certifications and Compliance
- FCC Compliant
- ISO 9001
- National Formulary (NF)
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Flavors
- Food Preservation
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | 99 - 101 | % |
| Heavy Metals (As Pb) | max. 10 | mg/kg |
| Molecular Weight | 150.22 | g/mol |
| Mesh Size | 10 - 30 | — |
| Melting Point | 133 - 135 | °C |
| Sublimation Point | 80.0 | °C |
| pH | 8.5 - 10.5 | — |
| Loss on Drying | max. 1 | % |
| Alkalinity | max. 1 | % |
| Acidity (as sorbic acid) | max. 1.0 | % |
| Aldehydes | max. 0.1 | % |
Table 2 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Content | max. 2 | mg/kg |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | mg/kg |
| Arsenic Content | max. 2 | mg/kg |
