CAS 24634-61-5
Potassium Sorbate in Kenya
CAS 24634-61-5C6H7KO2150.22 g/mol
Potassium Sorbate is a powerful preservative primarily used in the food industry to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi. Known for its high solubility and stability, Potassium Sorbate helps extend the shelf life of various products. Its granular form makes it easy to handle and incorporate into various formulations. This compound is also used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries for similar preservation purposes, making it vital for maintaining product integrity.
Main applicationFood preservation — inhibits mold, yeast, and fungal growth in food products.
Potassium Sorbate is crucial in both the food and cosmetic industries for maintaining quality and safety. By effectively preventing spoilage, it allows manufacturers to offer products with longer shelf life, meeting consumer demand for freshness without compromising safety. This makes it an essential ingredient for anyone involved in product formulation.
Also known as
- POTASSIUM SORBATE
- Sorbistat potassium
- Sorbic acid potassium salt
- BB Powder
- Sorbic acid
- potassium salt
- Sorbistat-potassium
- potassium (2E
- 4E)-hexa-2
- 4-dienoate
- Sorbistat k

Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25 kg bags
- with a shelf life of 24 months.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 24634-61-5
- Chemical formula
- C6H7KO2
- Molecular weight
- 150.22 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Granular white powder
- Density
- 1.363 g/cm³
- Solubility
- 58.2 %
- Melting Point
- >270 °C
- Density
- 1.363 g/cm³
Potassium Sorbate, or potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate, has the molecular formula C6H7KO2 and a molecular weight of 150.22 g/mol. It is highly soluble in water, achieving up to 58.2% solubility at 20 °C. This product is characterized by its granular form, which facilitates easy blending in formulations. When ordering, it's essential to specify pack size, purity, and intended application to ensure the proper grade is selected for your needs.
Delivery
Potassium Sorbate in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Food preservation — inhibits mold, yeast, and fungal growth in food products.
- Cosmetic formulations — acts as a preservative ensuring product longevity.
- Pharmaceuticals — used to stabilize formulations and enhance shelf life.
- Beverage preservation — helps maintain freshness in various drinks.
- Agricultural applications — preserves certain formulations against microbial contamination.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Inhibits microbial growth, extending product shelf life.
- Enhances the safety and quality of food and cosmetic products.
- Facilitates efficient blending due to its granular form.
- Minimizes spoilage, reducing product waste.
- Complies with food safety regulations for safe use in consumables.
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Potassium Sorbate in Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Potassium Sorbate in Kenya is 24634-61-5. Its chemical formula is C6H7KO2, with a molecular weight of 150.22 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Potassium Sorbate in Kenya?
Potassium Sorbate in Kenya is also referred to as POTASSIUM SORBATE, Sorbistat potassium, Sorbic acid potassium salt, BB Powder, Sorbic acid and potassium salt. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Potassium Sorbate in Kenya is supplied?
Potassium Sorbate in Kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Potassium Sorbate in Kenya look like?
Potassium Sorbate in Kenya is described as granular white powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Potassium Sorbate in Kenya used for?
Common applications include food preservation — inhibits mold, yeast, and fungal growth in food products., cosmetic formulations — acts as a preservative ensuring product longevity., pharmaceuticals — used to stabilize formulations and enhance shelf life., beverage preservation — helps maintain freshness in various drinks. and agricultural applications — preserves certain formulations against microbial contamination.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Potassium Sorbate in Kenya?
Potassium Sorbate in Kenya is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Cleaning & Detergents sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Potassium Sorbate in Kenya available in?
Available in 25 kg bags, with a shelf life of 24 months. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 23676745pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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