| Identification | |
| Name: | Potassium sorbate |
| Synonyms: | 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium salt, (E,E)-; potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate; (E,E)-hexadienoic acid, potassium salt; Potassium sarbate; 2,4-potassium hexadienoic acid; 2,4-Hexadienoic acid potassium salt; 2,4-Potassium Sorbate |
| CAS: | 24634-61-5;590-00-1 |
| EINECS: | 246-376-1 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H7KO2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 150.21 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C6H8O2.K/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8;/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8);/q;+1/p-1/b3-2+,5-4+; |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Solubility: | 58.5 G IN 100 CC WATER @ 25 DEG C 2.0 G/ML ALCOHOL @ 20 DEG C |
| Color: | WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER |
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| Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
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