Potassium Benzoate (CAS 582-25-2) — formula C7H5KO2, molecular weight 160.21; category chemical.
| CAS Number | 582-25-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C7H5KO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 160.21 |
| Applications | Uses: CIR ingredient: Potassium Benzoate, Used as a preservative for pharmaceuticals, [ChemIDplus] Used as a preservative in non-alcoholic beverages, [OECD SIDS: Benzoates - 2001], Use Classification: EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Preservatives and Antioxidants, Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern, Food Additives -> PRESERVATIVE -> JECFA Functional Classes, Cosmetics -> Preservative, Industry Uses: Other, Corrosion inhibitor, Soil amendments (fertilizers), Preservative, Consumer Uses: Preservative, Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, Household Products: Information on 2 consumer products that contain Potassium Benzoate in the following categories is provided:, • Personal Care, U.S. Production: 2023: 5, 000, 000 - <10, 000 lb, 2022: 5, 2021: 5, 2020: 5, General Manufacturing Information: Food, beverage, and tobacco product manufacturing, Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Paint and Coating Manufacturing, Benzoic acid, potassium salt (1:1): ACTIVE |
| Category | Preservatives |
Documented applications: Uses: CIR ingredient: Potassium Benzoate, Used as a preservative for pharmaceuticals, [ChemIDplus] Used as a preservative in non-alcoholic beverages, [OECD SIDS: Benzoates - 2001], Use Classification: EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Preservatives and Antioxidants, Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern, Food Additives -> PRESERVATIVE -> JECFA Functional Classes, Cosmetics -> Preservative, Industry Uses: Other, Corrosion inhibitor, Soil amendments (fertilizers), Preservative, Consumer Uses: Preservative, Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, Household Products: Information on 2 consumer products that contain Potassium Benzoate in the following categories is provided:, • Personal Care, U.S. Production: 2023: 5, 000, 000 - <10, 000 lb, 2022: 5, 2021: 5, 2020: 5, General Manufacturing Information: Food, beverage, and tobacco product manufacturing, Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Paint and Coating Manufacturing, Benzoic acid, potassium salt (1:1): ACTIVE.
Potassium Benzoate is a chemical compound with CAS registry number 582-25-2 and molecular formula C7H5KO2 (molecular weight 160.21), belonging to the chemical segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 582-25-2
Its molecular formula C7H5KO2 comprises 7 C, 5 H, 1 K, 2 O atoms.
Also known as: Potassium Benzoate · 苯甲酸钾
Category: chemical
The CAS registry number of Potassium Benzoate is 582-25-2.
Molecular formula C7H5KO2, molecular weight 160.21.
It is also registered under: Potassium Benzoate, 苯甲酸钾.
Recorded applications: Uses: CIR ingredient: Potassium Benzoate, Used as a preservative for pharmaceuticals, [ChemIDplus] Used as a preservative in non-alcoholic beverages, [OECD SIDS: Benzoates - 2001], Use Classification: EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Preservatives and Antioxidants, Safer Chemical Classes -> Green circle - The chemical has been verified to be of low concern, Food Additives -> PRESERVATIVE -> JECFA Functional Classes, Cosmetics -> Preservative, Industry Uses: Other, Corrosion inhibitor, Soil amendments (fertilizers), Preservative, Consumer Uses: Preservative, Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, Household Products: Information on 2 consumer products that contain Potassium Benzoate in the following categories is provided:, • Personal Care, U.S. Production: 2023: 5, 000, 000 - <10, 000 lb, 2022: 5, 2021: 5, 2020: 5, General Manufacturing Information: Food, beverage, and tobacco product manufacturing, Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Paint and Coating Manufacturing, Benzoic acid, potassium salt (1:1): ACTIVE.
Category: Preservatives.
Independent reference data for Potassium Benzoate (CAS 582-25-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 582-25-2 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 23661960 |
| Molecular formula | C7H5KO2 |
| IUPAC name | potassium benzoate |
| UNII (FDA) | 763YQN2K7K |
| Molecular Weight | 160.21 |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 159.99266088 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 159.99266088 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 40.1 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 10 |
POTASSIUM BENZOATE; 582-25-2; Benzoic acid, potassium salt; DTXSID1027219; 763YQN2K7K; INS NO.212; INS-212; DTXCID007219; E--212; RefChem:175422; 209-481-3; potassium;benzoate; benzoic acid potassium; Potassium benzoate [NF]; Benzoic acid potassium salt; Potassium benzoate (NF)
| Regulatory & Food Contact | FDA Substance added to food: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS PRESERVATIVE: Food Additives 0â20 mg/kg bw TRS 1037 JECFA 92/5 FAS 83-JECFA 92/5 |
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| GHS notification summary | 1.5% (10 / 655) |
| GHS notification summary | 1.5% (10 / 655) |
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| Reported hazard statements | H315 (81.2%), H319 (17.3%) |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 1.5% (10 of 655) of reports.
H315 (81.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
Potassium Benzoate · CAS 582-25-2 · C7H5KO2. UNII 763YQN2K7K.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
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