Potassium sorbate
Agent Name
Potassium sorbate
CAS Number
590-00-1; 24634-61-5
Formula
C6-H8-O2.K
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (E,E')-, potassium salt; 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium salt; BB Powder; Potassium (E,E')-sorbate; Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate; Potassium Sorbate; Sorbic acid, potassium salt; Sorbistat-K; Sorbistat-potassium; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Preservatives
Description
White solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as mold and yeast inhibitor and preservative/antioxidant for food; [HSDB]
Comments
An eye irritant; Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in foods; [HSDB] Oral LD50 (rat) = 4340 mg/kg; [ChemIDplus] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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