Potassium sorbate, 99%

Name: Potassium sorbate, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003027

About Potassium sorbate, 99%

Listed under CAS 24634-61-5, Potassium sorbate is a lipid available from Vaqora Chemicals in Puriss grade, specified at 99% purity. The compound has the formula C6H7KO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 150.22 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate. Alternative names: Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate and Sorbic acid potassium salt.

The material typically appears as white to off-white powder or crystals or granules or chunks. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include lipid research, membrane and liposome studies, nutritional research and food and flavour applications. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

We offer Potassium sorbate in 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg and 10 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Lipid research
Membrane & liposome studies
Nutritional research
Food & flavour applications

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium sorbate, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003027
CAS Number	24634-61-5
IUPAC name	potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
Molecular formula	C₆H₇KO₂
Molecular weight	150.22 g/mol
Exact mass	150.0083
Grade	Puriss
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29161990
InChIKey	CHHHXKFHOYLYRE-STWYSWDKSA-M
SMILES	C/C=C/C=C/C(=O)[O-].[K+]
PubChem CID	23676745

Physical properties
Physical form	Granules
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals or granules or chunks
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	40.1 Å²
Synonyms	Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate, Sorbic acid potassium salt, Sorbistat potassium, BB Powder, Sorbic acid, potassium salt, Sorbistat-potassium, Sorbistat k, Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate, Potassium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate, Ins no.202, Potassium (e,e')-sorbate, Ins-202

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

Reference Standard

Potassium Sorbate

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

In stock

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, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium sorbate, 99% is 24634-61-5. It is also known as Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate, Sorbic acid potassium salt, Sorbistat potassium.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium sorbate, 99%?

Potassium sorbate, 99% 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, 99% can I order?

We supply Potassium sorbate, 99% in Puriss (99%) grade, in 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 10 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium sorbate, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium sorbate, 99% 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, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium sorbate, 99% 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.