
Potassium Sorbate CAS 24634-61-5
Property
Details
Name
Potassium Sorbate
CAS No.
24634-61-5
Molecular Formula
C₆H₇KO₂
Molecular Weight
150.217 g/mol
Appearance
White crystal or powder
Melting Point
270°C
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Category:Food Additives
Introduction
Property | Details |
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Name | Potassium Sorbate |
CAS No. | 24634-61-5 |
Molecular Formula | C₆H₇KO₂ |
Molecular Weight | 150.217 g/mol |
Appearance | White crystal or powder |
Melting Point | 270°C |
Boiling Point | 233°C at 760 mmHg |
Density | 1.361 g/cm³ |
Flash Point | 139.9°C |
Solubility | Easily soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol and propylene glycol |
Uses | Food preservative, cosmetic preservative, plastic and glass stabilizer, pharmaceutical preservative |
Safety Information | Skin irritation (Category 2), eye irritation (Category 2A), specific target organ system toxicity (single exposure) (Category 3); avoid inhalation of dust, clean skin thoroughly after handling, wear protective gloves and eye protection; use water fog, alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder, or carbon dioxide for fire suppression |