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Potassium Sorbate, USP/FCC, Kosher, Halal

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Article code
POSBGU
CAS
590-00-1
Grade
USP/FCC (Food) Grade
Purity
98.0-101.0%
Category
Other laboratory materials

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Properties

Article / SKU
POSBGU
CAS
590-00-1
Synonyms
Sorbic acid potassium salt, Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate, Potassium (E,E)-sorbate
Assay
98.0-101.0%
PubChem ID
23676745
Grade
USP/FCC (Food) Grade
Color
White
Physical form
Solid
Appearance
White, Granular Solid
Odor
Odorless
Melting point
> 210 °C / 410 °F
Solubility
Fully Miscible in Water
Molecular formula
C 6 H 7 KO 2
Molecular weight
150.22
Acidity or Alkalinity
To Pass Tests (<1%)
Arsenic (As)
Max 3 ppm
Autoship Available
Yes
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.018%
Heavy metals
Max 10 ppm
KosherID
DWR-QRST
Lead (Pb)
Max 2 ppm
Loss on drying
Max 1%
Mercury (Hg)
Max 1 ppm
Pillar
Natural
Sulfate (SO4)
Max 0.020%
Yeast & Mold
Max 10 cfu/g

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50lbPOSBGU-50LB
1lbPOSBGU-1LB
500gPOSBGU-500G
2.5kgPOSBGU-2.5KG
12.5kgPOSBGU-12.5KG
25kgPOSBGU-25KG
1kgPOSBGU-1KG

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Details

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.

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