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Potassium sorbate

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CAS Number
24634-61-5
Synonyms
2,4-Hexadienoic acid potassium salt; Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate; Sorbic acid potassium salt
Pictogram
07 - Irritant
UDF Signal Word
Warning
MDL Number
MFCD00016546
Hazard Statement
H302 Harmful if swallowed; H312 Harmful in contact with skin; H315 Causes skin irritation; H319 Causes serious eye irritation; H332 Harmful if inhaled; H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
DOT Name
Not D.O.T.-Regulated
Precautions
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray; P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection; P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell; P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water; P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing; P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing; P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Chemical Information

Potassium Sorbate

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.

CAS Number24634-61-5
PubChem CID23676745
IUPAC Namepotassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
Molecular FormulaC6H7KO2
Molecular Weight150.22
Topological Polar Surface Area40.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count2
Heavy Atom Count9
Formal Charge0
Complexity127
SMILES
C/C=C/C=C/C(=O)[O-].[K+]
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H8O2.K/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8;/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8);/q;+1/p-1/b3-2+,5-4+;
InChIKey
CHHHXKFHOYLYRE-STWYSWDKSA-M
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of Potassium Sorbate
CAS: 24634-61-5
CID: 23676745
Formula: C6H7KO2
MW: 150.22
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight150.22
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass150.00831095
Monoisotopic Mass150.00831095
Topological Polar Surface Area40.1 Ų
Heavy Atom Count9
Formal Charge0
Complexity127
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count2
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count2
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes

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