Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (… 24634-61-5

Name: Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047240

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

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Sorbic Acid (BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / Food Grade grade), a carboxylic acid registered under CAS number 24634-61-5. With the molecular formula C6H7KO2, it has a molar mass of 150.22 g/mol. Systematically, it is named potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate. It is also known as Sorbistat potassium or Sorbic acid potassium salt.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and food and beverage processing.

Standard pack sizes are 1 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)
Catalogue No.	VQ-047240
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	BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / Food Grade
HSN code	29161990
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	Sorbistat potassium, Sorbic acid potassium salt, 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, Potassium sorbate (e 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

Puriss

Potassium sorbate, 99%

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

VQ-003027

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

The CAS Registry Number of Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC) is 24634-61-5. It is also known as Sorbistat potassium, Sorbic acid potassium salt, BB Powder.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)?

Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC) 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 Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC) can I order?

We supply Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC) in BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / Food Grade grade, in 1 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)?

Yes. Every lot of Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC) 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 Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC) be shipped internationally?

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