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Potassium sorbate

Chemical compound
Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, chemical formula CH₃CH=CH−CH=CH−CO₂K. It is a white salt that is very soluble in water. It is primarily used as a food preservative. Potassium sorbate is effective in a variety of... Wikipedia
Formula: C6H7KO2
IUPAC ID: Potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
Molar mass: 150.22 g/mol
Soluble in: Water
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Appearance: White crystals
Density: 1.363 g/cm3