Potassium Sorbate
Product Description
| Product | Potassium Sorbate |
| CAS | 590-00-1; 24634-61-5 |
| Formula | CH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOK |
| Synonym | Sorbic acid potassium salt, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium salt (1:1) |
Typical Product Specifications
| Sensoric | White or slightly sellow crystal or crystalline powder |
| Acidity | Passes test (about 1%) |
| Assay | 98.0% - 101.0% |
| E Coli | Negative |
| Loss on Drying | < 1.0 % |
| Total Bacteria | 100/g max. |
| Alkalinity | Passes test (about 1%) |
| Heavy Metals | < 10 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | <3 mg/kg |
| Identification | To pass test |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Chemical Structure | ![]() |
| Notes | Origin : China Packing : 25-kg |
| Class | Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical, Flavor |

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