| Identification | |
| Name: | Potassium sorbate |
| Synonyms: | 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium salt, (2E,4E)-;potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate;Potassium sorbate (E);Potassium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate;Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate, (E,E)-;Potassium Sorbate FCC4;2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (E,E)-, potassium salt;Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate; |
| CAS: | 24634-61-5 |
| EINECS: | 246-376-1 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H7KO2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 150.21 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/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 | |
| Density: | 1,361 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Solubility: | 58.5 G IN 100 CC WATER @ 25 DEG C 2.0 G/ML ALCOHOL @ 20 DEG C |
| Appearance: | white crystals or powder |
| Color: | white crystals or powder |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
C:Corrosive
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