Potassium Sorbate

• CAS: 24634-61-5
• Catalog Number: ACM24634615
• Category: Inhibitors
• Molecular Weight: 150.22
• Molecular Formula: C6H7KO2
• Description: Potassium salt of sorbic acid (natural fatty acid). Purity >98%. Kosher FCC grade.In water potassium sorbate releases sorbic acid which is the active agent. Widely used as preservative in foods & cosmetics.
• Synonyms: 2,4-Potassium hexadienoic acid
• IUPAC Name: Potassium;(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
• Canonical SMILES: CC=CC=CC(=O)[O-].[K+]
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O2.K/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8;/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8);/q;+1/p-1/b3-2+,5-4+
• InChI Key: CHHHXKFHOYLYRE-STWYSWDKSA-M
• Boiling Point: 233 °C/760 mmHg
• Melting Point: 270 °C
• Flash Point: 139.9 °C
• Density: 1.361 g/cm³
• Solubility: Very soluble in water
• Appearance: Powder
• Application: All kinds of cosmetic products like creams, lotions, shampoos, makeup & sunscreen products.
• Storage: 2-8 °C
• Complexity: 127
• Composition: Potassium sorbate
• EC Number: 246-376-1
• Exact Mass: 150.00831095
• Features And Benefits: Effective preservative active against molds, yeast and aerophile bacteriaEffectiveness is enhanced further by chelating agents (e.g. EDTA)Extends shelf life of personal care products typically to several monthsEffective in a wide pH range of (2 to 6.5)
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Hazard Statements: Xi,C,T,F
• HS Code: 2916191000
• Isomeric SMILES: C/C=C/C=C/C(=O)[O-].[K+]
• LogP: -0.13140
• MDL Number: MFCD00016546
• Monoisotopic Mass: 150.00831095
• pKa: 4.69(at 20 °C)
• PSA: 4.13
• Safety Description: 26-36-45-36/37/39
• Shipping: Can be shipped at room temperature, where not in use may vary.
• Source: Plantsother families
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
• Supplemental Hazard Statements: H319-H315-H335
• Symbol: GHS07
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 40.1 Ų
• WGK Germany: 1

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of potassium sorbate?

The molecular formula of potassium sorbate is C6H7O2K.

What is the molecular weight of potassium sorbate?

The molecular weight of potassium sorbate is 150.22 g/mol.

What is the role of potassium sorbate?

Potassium sorbate has a role as an antimicrobial food preservative.

What is the IUPAC name of potassium sorbate?

The IUPAC name of potassium sorbate is potassium;(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate.

What is the SMILES representation of potassium sorbate?

The canonical SMILES of potassium sorbate is CC=CC=CC(=O)[O-].[K+].

What is the CAS number of potassium sorbate?

The CAS number of potassium sorbate is 590-00-1.

What is the UNII of potassium sorbate?

The UNII of potassium sorbate is 1VPU26JZZ4.

What is the FEMA number of potassium sorbate?

The FEMA number of potassium sorbate is 2921.

How many hydrogen bond acceptors are present in potassium sorbate?

There are 2 hydrogen bond acceptors present in potassium sorbate.

What is the topological polar surface area of potassium sorbate?

The topological polar surface area of potassium sorbate is 40.1 Ų.

Synthetic Use

Downstream Synthesis Route 1

• 24634-61-5
• 106-95-6

• 30895-79-5

Reference: [1]Klan, Petr; Benovsky, Petr
[Monatshefte fur Chemie, 1992, vol. 123, # 5, p. 469 - 472]
[2]Klan, Petr; Benovsky, Petr
[Monatshefte fur Chemie, 1992, vol. 123, # 5, p. 469 - 472]

Downstream Synthesis Route 2

• 24634-61-5
• 107-05-1

• 30895-79-5

Reference: [1]Klan, Petr; Benovsky, Petr
[Monatshefte fur Chemie, 1992, vol. 123, # 5, p. 469 - 472]

Downstream Synthesis Route 3

• 109-65-9
• 24634-61-5

• 7367-78-4

Reference: [1]Vinczer, Peter; Novak, Lajos; Szantay, Csaba
[Organic Preparations and Procedures International, 1992, vol. 24, # 3, p. 349 - 351]

* For details of the synthesis route, please refer to the original source to ensure accuracy.