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Potassium sorbate (Standard)

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Description
Potassium sorbate (Standard) is the analytical standard of Potassium sorbate. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Potassium sorbate (Sorbic acid potassium) is a highly efficient and nonpoisonous food preservative. Potassium sorbate generally is an effective inhibitor of most molds and yeasts and some bacteria. Potassium sorbate can be used to prepare antimicrobial biodegradable films with sweet potato starch[1][2].
CAS Number
24634-61-5
Product Name Alternative
Sorbic acid (potassium) (Standard)
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Antibiotic; Bacterial; Endogenous Metabolite; Fungal; Reference Standards
Type
Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others
Field of Research
Infection
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/potassium-sorbate-standard.html
Purity
99.99
Smiles
C/C=C/C=C/C([O-])=O.[K+]
Molecular Formula
C6H7KO2
Molecular Weight
150.22
References & Citations
[1]Liewen MB, et al. Growth and Inhibition of Microorganisms in the Presence of Sorbic Acid: A Review. J Food Prot. 1985 Apr;48 (4) :364-375.|[2]Xiao Li Shen, et al., Antimicrobial and physical properties of sweet potato starch films incorporated with potassium sorbate or chitosan, Food Hydrocolloids, Volume 24, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 285-290, ISSN 0268-005X.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C, sealed storage, away from light and moisture
Scientific Category
Reference Standards

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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