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Potassium benzoate , 99% , 582-25-2

Synonym(s):
Benzoic acid potassium salt

CAS NO.:582-25-2

Empirical Formula: C7H5KO2

Molecular Weight: 160.21

MDL number: MFCD00013061

EINECS: 209-481-3

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250G RMB36.00 In Stock
1KG RMB128.00 In Stock
2.5KG RMB319.20 In Stock
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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: >300°C
Boiling point: 450℃[at 101 325 Pa]
Density  1.558 g/cm3
vapor pressure  0Pa at 25℃
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility  Soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in methanol, insoluble in ether.
form  Solid
PH pH(50g/l, 25℃) : 7.0~9.0
Water Solubility  492g/L at 20℃
Hydrolytic Sensitivity 0: forms stable aqueous solutions
Sensitive  Hygroscopic
Merck  14,1091
BRN  3719165
InChIKey XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
LogP -2.3 at 20℃

Description and Uses

Potassium benzoate is the potassium salt of benzoate. It is mostly used for food preservation for inhibiting the growth of mold, yeast and bacteria since it can create low pH condition after entering into the cells to suppress the anaerobic fermentation of glucose. It can also be used in the whistle in many fireworks. In analytic chemistry, it can be used as eluents for ion chromatography to increase the detector response.

Potassium Benzoate is manufactured primarily for food and beverage use. It is a chemical preservative, which in very low concentrations inhibits the activity of the microorganisms. It is used in carbonated beverages. The shelf life of un-pasteurized cider can be greatly extended by adding potassium benzoate. It is also used as the whistle in many fireworks.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H315-H318
Precautionary statements  P264-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362+P364
Safety Statements  22-24/25
WGK Germany  1
3
TSCA  No
HS Code  2916310002

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