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Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)

BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / Food GradeAvailable on request

Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC) (CAS 24634-61-5) supplier Zemixal. Lab and bulk packs, batch COA, fast global delivery.

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Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC) chemical structure
CAS number24634-61-5
FormulaC6H7KO2
Molar mass150.22 g/mol
HS code29161990
InChIKeyCHHHXKFHOYLYRE-STWYSWDKSA-M
IUPAC namepotassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

About Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)

Researchers and plant chemists source Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC) from Zemixal for routine and specialised work. For your records (BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / Food Grade), the material is defined by CAS 24634-61-5, formula C6H7KO2 and molar mass 150.22 g/mol.

Use cases we see most often

  • Organic synthesis
  • API synthesis

Safe handling

Classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H319. Read the SDS before first use.

Available as 1 kg and 25 kg. Larger or split packs can be arranged. Each lot travels with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.

Typical uses

  • Organic synthesis
  • API synthesis

Applications

Food, Beverage and NutritionPharmaceutical Manufacturing and QCResearch Labs and Universities

Grade guides

BP Grade (British Pharmacopoeia)USP Grade (United States Pharmacopeia)Ph. Eur. Grade (European Pharmacopoeia)Food Grade (FCC)

Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)
Product nameSorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)
Catalogue numberZX-038719
CAS number24634-61-5
IUPAC namepotassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
Molecular formulaC6H7KO2
Molar mass150.22 g/mol
Exact mass150.0083
GradeBP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / Food Grade
H-bond donors / acceptors0 / 2
Topological polar surface area40.1 Ų
HS code29161990
InChIKeyCHHHXKFHOYLYRE-STWYSWDKSA-M
SMILESC/C=C/C=C/C(=O)[O-].[K+]
PubChem CID23676745
SynonymsSorbistat potassium, Sorbic acid potassium salt, BB Powder, Sorbic acid, potassium salt, Sorbistat-potassium, Sorbistat k, Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate, Potassium (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate, Ins no.202, Potassium (e,e')-sorbate, Ins-202, Potassium sorbate (e 202)

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

GHS07 Irritant or harmful
Irritant or harmful

Signal word Warning

  • H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)
1 kgQuoted on request
25 kgQuoted on request

Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.

Questions about Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)

Which CAS number identifies Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)?
Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC) is registered under CAS 24634-61-5. You may also see it listed as Sorbistat potassium, Sorbic acid potassium salt, BB Powder. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-038719.
What are the formula and molar mass of Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)?
For Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC), its formula is C6H7KO2 and its molar mass is 150.22 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate. InChIKey CHHHXKFHOYLYRE-STWYSWDKSA-M lets you match it in any structure database.
What grade and pack sizes are available for Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)?
This listing is BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur. / Food Grade. Standard packs are 1 kg, 25 kg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.
Which documents come with Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)?
Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.
Can Zemixal ship Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC) to my country?
Yes. Because Sorbic Acid, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC) is classed as hazardous, it travels in UN-approved packaging as dangerous goods under IATA or IMDG rules, with the export paperwork your broker needs.

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