Potassium sorbate (CAS 24634-61-5): Sourcing & QC Notes from a Hot Products Perspective
When people talk about Hot Products; Antioxidants; Food Processing Aids; Stabilizers & Coagulants, Potassium sorbate (CAS 24634-61-5) comes up almost every time. In our sourcing and QC work the question is rarely “what's the assay” — it's “how do I actually use it in my system”. This page walks through that from a practical angle.
How it works
In Hot Products; Antioxidants; Food Processing Aids; Stabilizers & Coagulants, the first split for Potassium sorbate (CAS 24634-61-5) is 'industrial grade' vs 'food / feed grade' — they are not interchangeable. Food and feed grades carry stricter statutory limits on heavy metals, arsenic, microbes and residues, usually backed by corresponding licences and test reports. Regulatory grade and traceability come before the assay figure. Comparable grades:
- Potassium sorbate (CAS 24634-61-5)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- 山梨酸钾 山梨酸钾盐 (CAS —)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- English：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
Basic specifications
| Name | Potassium sorbate |
|---|---|
| English name | Potassium sorbate |
| CAS No. | 24634-61-5 |
| Formula | C6H7KO2 |
| Molecular weight | 150.22 |
| Applications | Hot Products; Antioxidants; Food Processing Aids; Stabilizers & Coagulants |
| Standard purity | per batch COA |
| Packaging | confirmed per order |
| Storage | keep sealed in a cool, dry place |
Figures above are published / typical information; final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Key selection dimensions
Confirm the required grade (food / feed / industrial) — never substitute industrial for food or feed use.
Request and verify test reports for heavy metals, arsenic, microbes and residual solvents against the applicable standard or customer spec.
Mind moisture-proof, contamination-free packaging and transport to avoid drift on arrival.
Retain samples of critical lots and keep incoming-inspection records for traceability and retest.
The easiest things to miss
- Using industrial grade in place of food / feed grade: statutory limits differ and mixing them triggers compliance and safety risk.
- Watching assay but ignoring traceability: without the correct grade's test report, even high purity cannot enter the food / feed chain.
- Loose storage and transport: moisture or cross-contamination can make a compliant lot fail on arrival.
Common buyer questions
Where is Potassium sorbate used in Hot Products; Antioxidants; Food Processing Aids; Stabilizers & Coagulants?
As a common raw material it serves nutritional fortification, stabilisation or process aid; the exact use depends on the finished product and regulatory grade.
Which grade and documents should I confirm when sourcing Potassium sorbate?
State food / feed grade requirements and verify safety indicators (heavy metals, microbes) test reports against the applicable standard or customer spec.
Can industrial grade be used as food / feed grade?
No. Products here are supplied for industrial and research use; food or feed use requires the correct grade with full compliance documentation.
Further reading
- 山梨酸钾 山梨酸钾盐 (CAS —)
- English
- 甘氨酸镁
- Magnesium Glycerophosphate
- Magnesium Citrate Nonahydrate
- Magnesium Citrate Anhydrous
See site search for 山梨酸钾 or browse the Organic Chemicals directory.
How to get files & a quote
Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies chemical raw materials and fine chemicals; a COA ships with every batch, with MSDS and technical data sheets available on request. In your enquiry include product name, CAS, target purity and packaging, and we will provide documents and a quote to the relevant standard.
Contact: info@591daili.com | +86-18553102138
Note: This page is for industrial raw-material technical discussion only. Products are supplied for industrial and research use, not for consumer or medical use. Drinking-water, food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications must meet applicable regulations and customer standards; specifications, compliance documents and transport requirements follow the batch COA and order confirmation.