Potassium sorbate CAS 24634-61-5

Details

Product name：Potassium sorbate
CAS：24634-61-5
MF：C6H7KO2
MW：150.22
EINECS：246-376-1

Specification

Application

Potassium sorbate is used to inhibit molds and yeasts in many food products such as cheese, wine, yogurt, jerky, cider, soft and fruit drinks and baked goods. It can also be found in the ingredient list of many dried fruit products. In addition, herbal dietary supplement products generally contain potassium sorbate, which is used to protect against mold and microorganisms and to extend shelf life, and its use is not expected to cause adverse health effects for a short period of time. It is also used in many personal care products to inhibit the development of microorganisms and improve shelf stability. Some manufacturers use this preservative as an alternative to parabens.

Potassium sorbate is also known as a "wine stabilizer" and is added to wine to produce sorbic acid. It serves two purposes. When active fermentation ceases and the wine is racked for the last time after clearing, potassium sorbate disables any surviving yeast. Surviving yeasts at this point can continue to ferment the remaining sugars into carbon dioxide and alcohol, but when they die, there will be no new yeast to cause future fermentations.

Storage 

Potassium sorbate is more stable in aqueous solution than sorbic acid; aqueous solutions may be sterilized by autoclaving.
The bulk material should be stored in a well-closed container, protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 40°C.