Chemical Formula: C6H7O2K

Chemical Formula C6H7O2K

Found 1 metabolite its formula value is C6H7O2K

Potassium_sorbate

2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (E,E)-, potassium salt; 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, potassium salt

C6H7O2K (150.0083)


Potassium sorbate is a potassium salt having sorbate as the counterion. It has a role as an antimicrobial food preservative. It contains an (E,E)-sorbate. Mold and yeast inhibitor. Used as a fungistatic agent for foods, especially cheeses. D000074385 - Food Ingredients > D005503 - Food Additives > D005520 - Food Preservatives Potassium sorbate (Sorbic acid potassium) is a highly efficient, and nonpoisonous?food preservatives.?Potassium sorbate generally is an effective inhibitor of most molds and yeasts and some bacteria[1].