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Potassium benzoate

Potassium benzoate

CAS Number: 582-25-2

Molecular Formula: C7H5KO2

About Potassium benzoate

Potassium benzoate (CAS 532-32-1) serves as a critical antimicrobial preservative in the high purity fine chemicals sector, where American beverage and food manufacturers increasingly rely on its high solubility to inhibit mold and yeast growth in low-pH formulations. Benzoic acid potassium salt has seen a significant ...

Potassium benzoate Specifications

CAS Number
582-25-2
Molecular Formula
C7H5KO2
Molecular Weight
160.21 g/mol
IUPAC Name
potassium benzoate
Canonical SMILES
O=C([O-])c1ccccc1.[K+]
InChI Key
XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
HSN No
29163100
Molecular Weight
160.21 g/mol
Precautionary Statement Codes
P264, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P332+P313, and P362+P364
Hazard Classes and Categories
Skin Irrit. 2 (81.2%) Eye Dam. 1 (18.8%)

Food Preservative

A common antimicrobial agent and preservative used in acidic products such as soft drinks, fruit juices, cider, pickles, and sauces to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria

Cosmetic and Personal Care Ingredient

A stabilizing preservative utilized in shampoos, conditioners, facial cleansers, and moisturizers to extend shelf life and ensure product safety

Pyrotechnic Processing Aid

A specialized chemical used in the manufacturing of fireworks to produce the characteristic whistling sound upon combustion

Pharmaceutical Buffering Agent

A high-purity additive used as a preservative for liquid medications and as a buffering agent in various medicinal formulations.

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Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

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Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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