Potassium Sorbate

C₆H₇KO₂

IUPAC: Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

CAS: 24634-61-5

Overview

Potassium sorbate (E202) is a widely used food preservative effective against molds and yeasts. It is considered one of the safest food additives.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 7 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990
Potassium K 1 39.0980

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×7
4.7%
C
Carbon ×6
48.0%
O
Oxygen ×2
21.3%
K
Potassium ×1
26.0%

Uses

  • • Food preservative (E202)
  • • Wine preservation
  • • Cosmetics preservative

Fun Facts

  • ✦ One of the safest and most widely used food preservatives, with an ADI of 25 mg/kg body weight

Structure

SMILES

CC=CC=CC(=O)[O-].[K+]

Properties

Type
salt
State
solid
Molar Mass
150.22 g/mol
Density
1.3630 g/cm³
Melting Point
270.0 °C
Solubility
583 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
150.0083
TPSA
40.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
127.0

Related Compounds

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Barium Sulfate

BaSO₄

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Acetate

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

Calcium Carbonate

CaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Sorbate?
Potassium Sorbate (C₆H₇KO₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Sorbate?
Potassium Sorbate has a molar mass of 150.22 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Sorbate at room temperature?
Potassium Sorbate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Sorbate organic or inorganic?
Potassium Sorbate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Sorbate?
Potassium Sorbate (C₆H₇KO₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Potassium (K).