potassium (E,E)-sorbate
sorbic acid, potassium salt, (E,E)-
Identification
| Name | potassium (E,E)-sorbate |
| IUPAC | potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate |
| CAS Number | 24634-61-5 |
| EINECS | 246-376-1 |
| FDA UNII | 1VPU26JZZ4 |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H7 K O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.21849000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00016546 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.006E |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | 182.3640 |
| JECFA Food Additive | Potassium Sorbate |
| GSFA Codex | Potassium sorbate (202) |
| FEMA Number | 2921 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white to pale yellow crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 132.00 to 135.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 233.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.020000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 284.00 °F. TCC ( 139.90 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.347 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | preservatives |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | preservatives |
| Recommendation for potassium (E,E)-sorbate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | 100.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | 500.00000 |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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