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Potassium sorbate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Potassium sorbate serves as an inhibitor for molds, yeasts in many food items like cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider, soft drinks, fruit drinks and baked goods. It is used in the production of syrup, milkshakes, creams, lotions, shampoos, makeup and sunscreen products. It is mainly used to increase the shelf life of various commercial products without affecting its taste, smell and color of the food. It is used as a preservative and considered to be a replacement for parabens.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Potassium sorbate serves as an inhibitor for molds, yeasts in many food items like cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, apple cider, soft drinks, fruit drinks and baked goods. It is used in the production of syrup, milkshakes, creams, lotions, shampoos, makeup and sunscreen products. It is mainly used to increase the shelf life of various commercial products without affecting its taste, smell and color of the food. It is used as a preservative and considered to be a replacement for parabens.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, propylene glycol. Slightly soluble in acetoneand chloroform, corn oil and ether. Insoluble in benzene.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Melting Point | >300°C |
| Density | 1.361 |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Linear Formula | CH3CH=CH-CH=CHCO2K |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Merck Index | 14,7671 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,alcohol,propylene glycol. Slightly soluble in acetoneand chloroform,corn oil and ether. Insoluble in benzene. |
| Formula Weight | 150.22 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Potassium Sorbate |
Safety and Handling
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
RUO – Research Use Only