Chemical name: 2, 4-Hexadienoic acid, Potassium Formula: C6H7KO2 M. W.: 150.22 CAS: 590-00-1
Description: White powder or granular, very easily soluble in water, also soluble in alcohol.
Specification: Assay (dry basis): 98.0-102.0% Acidity(as sobic acid): Passes test (about 1%) Free alkall (as K2CO3): Passes test (about 1%) Loss on drying: 1% max Chloride (as Cl): 0.018% max Sulfate (as SO4): 0.038% max Aldehyde (as HCHO): 0.1% max Heavy metals (as Pb): 0.001% max Arsenic: 0.0003% max
Uses: Used as preservative in food industry, is effective to mold and other mushroom which likes air. The preservative effect decreases white PH value increases. The most suitable scope is PH 5-6. Potassium sorbate has no poisonous or side effect. Mainly used in soy sauce, sausage, meat and many kinds of drinks, etc.