Potassium sorbate

SKU: orb1302551

Description

Potassium sorbate is a research-grade small molecule utilized as an antifungal agent in packaging materials and as a corrosion inhibitor. It is applied in both in vitro studies, such as antimicrobial film coatings, and in vivo research involving food preservation and material science.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 24634-61-5
• MW: 150.22
• Purity: 99.83% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₆H₇KO₂
• SMILES: [K+].C\C=C\C=C\C([O-])=O
• Target: Antibacterial|||Antifungal|||Antibiotic|||Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:2 mg/mL (13.31 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

inhibit, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Fungal, Inhibitor, Antibiotic, Bacterial, Sorbic acid, Sorbic acid potassium, Sorbic acid potassium salt, Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium sorbate

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

23676745