Potassium Sorbate

Name: Potassium Sorbate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008582

About Potassium Sorbate

Listed under CAS 24634-61-5, Potassium Sorbate is a carboxylic acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C6H7KO2, molecular weight 150.22 g/mol. The IUPAC name is potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate. Alternative names: (2E,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic Acid Potassium Salt and (E,E)-2,4-Hexadienoic Acid Potassium Salt.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Potassium Sorbate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. Stock is available for quick dispatch. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium Sorbate
Catalogue No.	VQ-008582
CAS Number	24634-61-5
Other CAS	110-44-1
IUPAC name	potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
Molecular formula	C₆H₇KO₂
Molecular weight	150.22 g/mol
Exact mass	150.0083
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	CHHHXKFHOYLYRE-STWYSWDKSA-M
SMILES	C/C=C/C=C/C(=O)[O-].[K+]
PubChem CID	23676745

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	40.1 Å²
Synonyms	(2E,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic Acid Potassium Salt, (E,E)-2,4-Hexadienoic Acid Potassium Salt, Sorbic Acid Potassium Salt, E 202 (preservative), PO 300, Potassium (E,E)-Hexa-2,4-dienoate, Sorbistat potassium, BB Powder, Sorbic acid, potassium salt, Sorbistat-potassium, Sorbistat k, Potassium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 24634-61-5

Puriss

Potassium sorbate, 99%

CAS: 24634-61-5
Formula: C₆H₇KO₂
MW: 150.22 g/mol

VQ-003027

BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / …

Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)

CAS: 24634-61-5
Formula: C₆H₇KO₂
MW: 150.22 g/mol

VQ-047240

Food Grade

Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC)

CAS: 24634-61-5
Formula: C₆H₇KO₂
MW: 150.22 g/mol

VQ-045592

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium Sorbate?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium Sorbate is 24634-61-5. It is also known as (2E,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic Acid Potassium Salt, (E,E)-2,4-Hexadienoic Acid Potassium Salt, Sorbic Acid Potassium Salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium Sorbate?

Potassium Sorbate has the molecular formula C6H7KO2 and a molecular weight of 150.22 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium Sorbate can I order?

We supply Potassium Sorbate in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium Sorbate?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium Sorbate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Potassium Sorbate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium Sorbate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.