Description

About Potassium Sorbate, USP/FCC, Kosher, Halal

Potassium Sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. Its chemical formula is C₆H₇KO₂ or CH₃CH=CH–CH=CH–COOK. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting enzymes involved in microbial metabolism, particularly in molds and yeasts. It is most effective at low pH.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS RN
590-00-1
Molecular Formula
Molecular Weight
150.22
Synonyms
Sorbic acid potassium salt, Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate, Potassium (E,E)-sorbate
PubChem CID
Grade
USP/FCC Grade
Percent Purity
98.0-101.0%
Chemical Name
Potassium sorbate
Kosher ID
DWR-QRST
Assay
98.0-101.0%
Acidity or Alkalinity
To Pass Test/td>
Loss on Drying
1.0%
Heavy Metals
0.001%
Organic Volatile Impurities
To Pass Test
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    1 year ago
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    Great customer service, and extremely fast shipping. I will definitely be purchasing from this company again.

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GRAS Reference Citation 21CFR 182.3640 .

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