Catalog Number
ACM24634615
Product Name
Potassium Sorbate
Description
Potassium salt of sorbic acid (natural fatty acid). Purity >98%. Kosher FCC grade.In water potassium sorbate releases sorbic acid which is the active agent. Widely used as preservative in foods & cosmetics.
Synonyms
2,4-Potassium hexadienoic acid
IUPAC Name
Potassium;(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
Canonical SMILES
CC=CC=CC(=O)[O-].[K+]
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H8O2.K/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8;/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8);/q;+1/p-1/b3-2+,5-4+;
InChI Key
CHHHXKFHOYLYRE-STWYSWDKSA-M
Boiling Point
233 °C/760 mmHg
Solubility
Very soluble in water
Application
All kinds of cosmetic products like creams, lotions, shampoos, makeup & sunscreen products.
Composition
Potassium sorbate
Features And Benefits
Effective preservative active against molds, yeast and aerophile bacteriaEffectiveness is enhanced further by chelating agents (e.g. EDTA)Extends shelf life of personal care products typically to several monthsEffective in a wide pH range of (2 to 6.5)
Hazard Statements
Xi,C,T,F
Isomeric SMILES
C/C=C/C=C/C(=O)[O-].[K+]
Monoisotopic Mass
150.00831095
Safety Description
26-36-45-36/37/39
Shipping
Can be shipped at room temperature, where not in use may vary.
Source
Plantsother families
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Supplemental Hazard Statements
H319-H315-H335
Topological Polar Surface Area
40.1 Ų