Potassium Sorbate
Product Description
| Product | Potassium Sorbate | 
| CAS | 590-00-1; 24634-61-5 | 
| Formula | CH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOK | 
| Synonym | Sorbic acid potassium salt, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium salt (1:1) | 
Typical Product Specifications
| Sensoric | White or slightly sellow crystal or crystalline powder | 
| Acidity | Passes test (about 1%) | 
| Assay | 98.0% - 101.0% | 
| E Coli | Negative | 
| Loss on Drying | < 1.0 % | 
| Total Bacteria | 100/g max. | 
| Alkalinity | Passes test (about 1%) | 
| Heavy Metals | < 10 mg/kg | 
| Arsenic | <3 mg/kg | 
| Identification | To pass test | 
| Salmonella | Negative | 
| Chemical Structure | ![]()  | 
| Notes | Origin : China Packing : 25-kg | 
| Class | Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers | 
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical, Flavor | 

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