Potassium Sorbate

C₆H₇KO₂

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

CAS: 24634-61-5

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 7 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Potassium K 1 39,0980

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×7
4,7%
C
Carbon ×6
48,0%
O
Oxygen ×2
21,3%
K
Potassium ×1
26,0%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ 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+]

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
150,22 g/mol
Densidad
1,3630 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
270,0 °C
Solubilidad
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

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CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

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Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)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).