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CAS No.: | 24634-61-5 |
Formula: | C6h7ko2 |
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Potassium sorbate, scientifically known as potassium 2,4-hexadienoate, is the quintessential potassium salt of sorbic acid. With a molecular formula of C6H7O2K, it presents as white to light yellow crystalline formats-whether scales, particles, or powder. This compound is either odorless or possesses a subtle fragrance, but caution should be exercised as prolonged exposure to air may lead to moisture absorption and oxidative decomposition, altering its color. Its solubility is remarkable, dissolving readily in water, propylene glycol, and ethanol, making it an ideal choice as a reliable and effective preservative.
Potassium sorbate shines as a food preservative, boasting widespread applications in the food and feed processing sectors. It further demonstrates versatility in cosmetics, resins, spices, and rubber industries, but its acclaim is most prominent in food preservation and feed safety.
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Standard
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Appearance
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White granular/Powder
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Assay (C6H7KO2) (%)
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99.9-101
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Dissociation Alkali (as K2CO3)
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Complies
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Acidity or Alkalinity (%)
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≤1
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Aldehyde (as HCHO) (%)
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≤0.1
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Chloride (as CI) (%)
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≤0.018
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Sulfate (as SO4) (%)
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≤0.038
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Heavy Metals(as Pb) (ppm)
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≤10
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Arsenic (As) (%)
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≤0.0003 (as AS2O3)
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Loss on drying (%)
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≤1.0
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Clarity
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Complies
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