1.05118

Potassium sorbate

powder, EMPROVE^® ESSENTIAL, Ph. Eur., BP, ChP, NF, FCC, E 202

• Synonym(s): Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid potassium salt
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₇KO₂
• CAS Number: 24634-61-5
• Molecular Weight: 150.22
• MDL number: MFCD00016546
• UNSPSC Code: 12352107
• E Number: E202
• EC Index Number: 246-376-1

Properties

• Agency: BP; ChP; NF; Ph. Eur.
• Quality Level: 500
• reg. compliance: FCC
• vapor pressure: <1 Pa ( 20 °C)
• product line: EMPROVE^® ESSENTIAL
• form: powder; solid
• autoignition temp.: >150 °C
• pH: 8-11 (20 °C, 1400 g/L in H₂O)
• mp: >205 °C (decomposition)
• solubility: 1.95-543 g/L
• density: 1.36 g/cm³ at 23.5 °C
• application(s): liquid formulation; ophthalmics; pharmaceutical; semi-solid formulation; solid formulation
• storage temp.: 15-25°C
• 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

Description

General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our EMPROVE^® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC^® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Potassium sorbate is commonly used as a preservative in pharmaceutical formulations and cosmetics. It is also used as additive for the preservation of food.

Other Notes

This product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations. For antimicrobial applications under other legislations please check respective (local) laws.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable