Chemical Name: hexadiene - (2,4) - potassium Alias: 2,4-hexadiene potassium English name: Potassium sorbate CAS Number: 24634-61-5 Molecular Weight: 150.21 Molecular formula: C6H7KO2 traits: white powder Content: 98% Packing: 25KG cardboard drum Uses: mainly used as a food preservative. Potassium carbonate or potassium hydroxide and sorbic acid as raw materials. Cosmetic preservatives. An organic acid preservative. The addition amount is generally 0.5%. Can be mixed with sorbic acid. Although potassium sorbate soluble in water, easy to use, but its pH 1% aqueous solution is 7-8, so there is a tendency to increase the pH of cosmetics, should be taken when using. Sorbic acid (potassium) can effectively inhibit molds, yeasts and aerobic bacteria activity, so as to achieve effectively extend the storage time of food, and to maintain the original flavor of food.