Potassium sorbate (CAS 24634-61-5) — formula C6H7KO2, molecular weight 150.01 g/mol; category food additives.
Potassium sorbate (CAS 24634-61-5) is a food additives. Its molecular formula C6H7KO2 comprises 6 C, 7 H, 1 K, 2 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 150.01 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around >270 °C (decomposes). Food additives improve flavor, texture, color and shelf life of food, and must comply with relevant food-safety regulations and usage limits. Common in beverages, baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners, antioxidants or nutritional fortifiers. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 24634-61-5 |
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| Molecular Formula | C6H7KO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.01 g/mol |
| Melting Point | >270 °C (decomposes) |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners |
| Category | Antioxidants|Food Processing Aids|Stabilizers & Coagulants |
Documented applications: baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners.
Potassium sorbate is a food-grade compound with CAS registry number 24634-61-5 and molecular formula C6H7KO2 (molecular weight 150.01 g/mol), belonging to the food additives segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 24634-61-5
Its molecular formula C6H7KO2 comprises 6 C, 7 H, 1 K, 2 O atoms.
Also known as: Potassium sorbate · 山梨酸钾 · Potassium Sorbate FCC
Category: food additives / food additives / chemical
The CAS registry number of Potassium sorbate is 24634-61-5.
Molecular formula C6H7KO2, molecular weight 150.01 g/mol.
It is also registered under: Potassium sorbate, 山梨酸钾, Potassium Sorbate FCC.
Recorded applications: baking, dairy, meat and seasoning as acidity regulators, preservatives, colorants, thickeners.
Category: Antioxidants / Food Processing Aids / Stabilizers & Coagulants.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for Potassium sorbate (CAS 24634-61-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Number | 24634-61-5 |
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| PubChem CID | 23676745 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H7KO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.01 g/mol |
| IUPAC Name | potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate |
| InChIKey | CHHHXKFHOYLYRE-STWYSWDKSA-M |
| UNII (FDA) | 1VPU26JZZ4 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.22 |
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| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 150.00831095 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 150.00831095 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 40.1 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 9 |
| Melting Point | >270 °C (decomposes) |
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| Solubility | 58.5 g in 100 cc water at 25 °C |
| Density | 1.363 at 25 °C/20 °C |
POTASSIUM SORBATE; 24634-61-5; Sorbistat potassium; Sorbic acid potassium salt; BB Powder; Sorbic acid, potassium salt; Sorbistat-potassium; potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate; Sorbistat k; FEMA No. 2921; Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate; 1VPU26JZZ4; Potassium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate; DTXSID7027835; Ins no.202; Potassium (e,e')-sorbate
| GHS notifications | 5.4% (90 / 1672) |
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| GHS notifications | 5.4% (90 / 1672) |
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| Notified hazard statements | H319, H315 (64.4%), H335 (35.4%) |
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: 山梨酸钾