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CAS No.: 24634-61-5
Other Names: Sorbic acid potassium salt
MF: C6H7KO2
EINECS No.: 246-376-1
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Place of Origin: China (Mainland)
Type: Acidity Regulators,Antioxidants,Chewing Gum Bases,Colorants,Emulsifiers,Enzyme Preparations,Flavoring Agents,Nutrition Enhancers,Preservatives,Stabilizers,Sweeteners,Thickeners,Other
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Potassium Sorbate Specifications
CAS No.: 24634-61-5;590-00-1 
Molecular Formula: C6H7KO2
Product Name: Potassium sorbate
Synonyms: 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium salt, (E,E)-; potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
CAS RN.: 24634-61-5;590-00-1
EINECS: 246-376-1
Molecular Weight: 150.2169
Molecular Formula: C6H7KO2
Melting Point(°C): 270°C
Water Solubility: 58.2 g/100 mL (20°C)
  Specification:
Item  FCCIV STANDARD TEST RESULT
Identification Conform To Standard CONFORM TO STANDARD
Appearance White Granular White Granular
Assay 99.0 ~ 101.0% 100.06%
Free Acid (as SO4)  1% 1%
Free Alkali (as K2CO3)  1% 0.28%
Heavy Metals (as Pb) ≤ 10 Ppm LESS THAN 10 PPM
Arsenic (as As) ≤ 3 Ppm LESS THAN 3 PPM
Loss On Drying ≤ 1.0% 0.32%
Lead  ≤ 2Ppm NONE
Melting Point(As sorbic acid) 133.0°C-135.0°C 133.0°C-135.0°C
Mercury ≤ 1Ppm NONE
Aldehydes  0.1% 0.1%
Organic Volatile Impurities Meet the requirement Meet the Requirement
Chloride(as CI) 0.1% 0.1%
Residual Organic Solvents Negative Negative
Conclusion CONFORM TO FCCIV STANDARD