Melting point :270 °C
Density :1,361 g/cm³
vapor pressure :<1 Pa (20 °C)
FEMA :2921 | POTASSIUM SORBATE
storage temp. :2-8°C
solubility :H₂O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless to faintly yellow
pka :4.69[at 20 ℃]
form :Powder
color :White to light cream
PH :7.8 (H2O, 20.1℃)
Odor :Odorless
PH Range :8 - 11 at 580 g/l at 20 °C
Water Solubility :58.2 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Merck :14,7671
BRN :5357554
Stability :Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Major Application :cleaning products
cosmetics
food and beverages
personal care Cosmetics Ingredients Functions :FRAGRANCE
PRESERVATIVE 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+;
InChIKey :CHHHXKFHOYLYRE-STWYSWDKSA-M
SMILES :[K+].C\C=C\C=C\C([O-])=O
LogP :-1.72 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference :24634-61-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System :Potassium sorbate (24634-61-5)

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Warning
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H319 Causes serious eye irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Warning P264, P280, P305+P351+P338,P337+P313P
Precautionary statements:	P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.