Synonyms
Sorbistat potassium
Sorbic acid potassium salt
Description
Potassium sorbate is a potassium salt having sorbate as the counterion. It has a role as an antimicrobial food preservative. It contains an (E,E)-sorbate.
Molecular Formula
C6H7O2K
SMILES
CC=CC=CC(=O)[O-].[K+]
Appearance
Pellets or Large Crystals
Density, g/cm3
1.363 at 25 ℃/20 ℃
Melting Point
>270 ℃ (decomposes)