Potassium sorbate
CAS 24634-61-5
Potassium sorbate is a reminder that small structural details can have large practical consequences.
A molecular clue: the sorbate system is especially effective against yeasts and molds, and its preservation efficiency depends strongly on pH because undissociated sorbic acid is important to antimicrobial action. That is the story of Potassium sorbate.
Published:
2026-09-10