Potassium sorbate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 24634-61-5
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₇KO₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 150.22
• InChI Key: CHHHXKFHOYLYRE-STWYSWDKSA-M
• Synonym: potassium sorbate, sorbistat-k, potassium 2,4-hexadienoate, sorbistat potassium, potassium e,e-sorbate, sorbic acid potassium salt, potassium 2e,4e-hexa-2,4-dienoate, bb powder, sorbistat-potassium, caswell no. 701c
• PubChem CID: 23676745
• ChEBI: CHEBI:77868
• IUPAC Name: potassium;(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
• SMILES: CC=CC=CC(=O)[O-].[K+]

• Acidity: Passes test
• Melting Point: 270.0°C
• Color: White to Cream
• Loss on Drying: 1% (105°C, 3 hrs) max.
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH=CHCH=CHCOOK
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Merck Index: 15, 8847
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 58.2 % (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohols: 6.5% (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 150.22
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium sorbate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium sorbate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P362-Take off contaminated clothing.

RUO – Research Use Only