Potassium Sorbate is white to yellowish scaly crystals, crystal particles or crystal powders, odorless or slightly stinky, and easy to absorb moisture and decompose by oxidation and discoloration when exposed to air for a long time.
CAS: 590-00-1; 24634-61-5
Molecular Formula: C6H7KO2
Other name: 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium sorbate (E202)
Potassium sorbate is soluble in water, 67.6g/100ml (20 C);5% salt water, 47.5g/100ml (room temperature)25% sugar water, 51g/100ml(room temperature). Soluble in propylene glycol, 5.8g/100ml; ethanol,0.3g/100ml. PH7-8 of 1% potassium sorbate solution.
Application of potassium sorbate
1.Potassium sorbate is widely used in food, beverages, tobacco, pesticides, cosmetics and other industries.
2.As an unsaturated acid,potassium sorbate also can be used for resins, spices and rubber industry.
3.Potassium sorbate is a vital product of our food additives and food ingredients.
4.Food preservatives. It can effectively restrain the mold, yeast anaerobic-Aerobic bacterial activity, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider, soft drinks and fruit drinks, and baked goods. So as to prolong the shelf life of food and keep the original flavor of food.
5.It is used in many personal care products to inhibit the development of microorganisms for shelf stability.
6.It is primarily used with sweet wines, sparkling wines, and some hard ciders.