Product: Potassium Sorbate (C₆H₇KO₂)

CAS No.: 24634-61-5
Hazard Class: Non-hazardous
UN No.: Non-regulated
Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules

Description: Potassium sorbate is produced by neutralizing sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide, serving as a highly effective food preservative (E202) that inhibits mold, yeast, and fungi growth by disrupting microbial enzyme systems. With solubility of 58.2g/100mL in water (20°C), it is widely used in beverages (0.03-0.2%), dairy products (0.05-0.3%), and baked goods (0.1-0.3%), demonstrating superior activity at pH<6.5. The compound decomposes above 270°C and is metabolized as a fatty acid in humans (LD50>5g/kg).