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Potassium sorbate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Potassium 2,4-hexadienoate, Sorbic acid potassium salt

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOK
CAS Number:
24634-61-5
Molecular Weight:
150.22
Beilstein:
5357554
MDL number:
MFCD00016546
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750906
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

potassium sorbate

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[K+].C\C=C\C=C\C([O-])=O

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+;

InChI key

CHHHXKFHOYLYRE-STWYSWDKSA-M

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Potassium sorbate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
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Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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