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Potassium benzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11404703
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1000 g
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Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in methanol, insoluble in ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Protect from humidity and water. Store under dry inert gas away from oxidizing agents and moisture.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 582-25-2
Molecular Formula C7H5KO2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 160.213
MDL Number MFCD00013061
InChI Key XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonym potassium benzoate, benzoic acid, potassium salt, potassium salt, unii-763yqn2k7k, potassium benzoate nf, benzoic acid potassium salt, potassium ion benzoate, acmc-20ajv6, dsstox_cid_7219
PubChem CID 23661960
IUPAC Name potassium;benzoate
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-].[K+]

Specifications

Melting Point >300°C
Assay Percent Range 99%
Quantity 250 g
Beilstein 3719165
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,1091
Solubility Information Soluble in ethanol,slightly soluble in methanol,insoluble in ether.
Formula Weight 160.22
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Potassium Benzoate

RUO – Research Use Only

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