Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC)

Name: Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC)
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-045592

About Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC)

Sorbic Acid is a carboxylic acid (Food Grade grade) carrying the CAS registry number 24634-61-5. Formula C6H7KO2, molecular weight 150.22 g/mol. Systematically, it is named potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate. Alternative names: Sorbistat potassium and Sorbic acid potassium salt.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span food and flavour applications and organic synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and food and beverage processing.

Standard pack sizes are 1 kg, 10 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Food & flavour applications
Organic synthesis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC)
Catalogue No.	VQ-045592
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	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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC)?

The CAS Registry Number of Sorbic Acid, 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, food grade (FCC)?

Sorbic Acid, 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, food grade (FCC) can I order?

We supply Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC) in Food Grade grade, in 1 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC)?

Yes. Every lot of Sorbic Acid, 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, food grade (FCC) be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sorbic Acid, 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.