POTASSIUM SORBATE
Prepared at the 51st JECFA (1998), published in FNP 52 Add 6 (1998) superseding specifications prepared at the 17th JECFA (1973), published in FNP 4 (1978) and republished in FNP 52 (1992). Group ADI 0-25 mg/kg bw for sorbic acid and its calcium, potassium and sodium salts, expressed as sorbic acid, established at the 17th JECFA in 1973.
SYNONYMS INS No. 202
DEFINITION
Chemical names Potassium sorbate, potassium salt of trans, trans-2,4-hexadienoic acid
C.A.S. number 24634-61-5
Chemical formula C6H7KO2
Formula weight 150.22
Assay Not less than 98% and not more than 102% at the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White or yellowish-white crystals or crystalline powder or granules
FUNCTIONAL USES Preservative
