POTASSIUM SORBATE 99% Extra Pure

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POTASSIUM SORBATE 99% Extra Pure Specification

Shelf Life
Up to 2 years if stored properly

Ph Level
8.5-10.5 (5% aqueous solution)

Appearance
White to off-white powder

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area

Poisonous
NO

Ingredients
Potassium salt of sorbic acid

Solubility
Soluble in water and ethanol

Density
1.36 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Molecular Formula
C6H7KO2

Physical Form
Granules or crystalline powder

Taste
Slightly salty

CAS No
24634-61-5

Usage
Used to inhibit molds yeasts and fungi in food products

Properties
Antimicrobial preservative

Molecular Weight
150.22 g/mol

Application
Preservative in food cosmetics and pharmaceuticals

Shape
Granular or powder form

Melting Point
132-135C

Grade
Extra pure

Structural Formula
CH3-CH=CH-CH=CH-COOK

HS Code
29161990

Smell
Odorless or with a faint characteristic smell

Purity
99%

EINECS No
246-376-1

About POTASSIUM SORBATE 99% Extra Pure

Potassium Sorbate 99% Extra Pure is a white to off-white powder, known for its antimicrobial properties and high purity. It is commonly used as a preservative in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products to inhibit the growth of molds, yeasts, and fungi. With a slightly salty taste and odorless or faint characteristic smell, it is available in granular or powder form. Its molecular formula is C6H7KO2 with a molecular weight of 150.22 g/mol. The product is soluble in water and ethanol, with a shelf life of up to 2 years when stored appropriately in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Potassium Sorbate 99% Extra Pure has a melting point of 132-135C and a pH level of 8.5-10.5 in a 5% aqueous solution.

FAQs of POTASSIUM SORBATE 99% Extra Pure:

Q: What is the application of Potassium Sorbate 99% Extra Pure?

A: Potassium Sorbate 99% Extra Pure is commonly used as a preservative in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products to inhibit the growth of molds, yeasts, and fungi.