CASR |
: | 24634-61-5 |
Molecular Formula |
: | C6H7KO2 |
Molecular Weight |
: | 150.22 |
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Description: | White or yellowish-white crystals or crystalline powder or granules. |
| Solubility: | Freely Soluble in water; soluble in ethanol |
| Test for potassium: | Passes test |
| Melting range of sorbic acid derived from the sample: | 132°C to 135°C |
| Test for unsaturation: | The colour of the bromine disappears |
| Loss on drying: | NMT 1% (105°C, 3h) |
| Acidity or Alkalinity: | NMT 1% (As sorbic acid or potassium carbonate) |
| Aldehydes: | NMT 0.1% as formaldehyde |
| Lead(Pb): | NMT 2mg/kg |
| Assay: | 98%-102% |
