missing translation for 'onlineSavingsMsg'
Learn More
Please login to your online account to display your discounted pricing

Potassium benzoate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

$73.51 - $216.90

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+]
View More Specs

Products 2
Catalog Number Mfr. No. Quantity Price Quantity  
Catalog Number Mfr. No. Quantity Price Quantity  
AAA1161030
View Documents
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A1161030
250 g
Each for $73.51
 
AAA116100B
View Documents
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
A116100B
1000 g
Each for $216.90
 
Description

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.
Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

582-25-2
160.213
XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
23661960
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-].[K+]
C7H5KO2
MFCD00013061
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
potassium;benzoate

Specifications

582-25-2
99%
MFCD00013061
3719165
14,1091
Soluble in ethanol,slightly soluble in methanol,insoluble in ether.
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-].[K+]
160.213
160.22
Potassium Benzoate
>300°C
C7H5KO2
250 g
Hygroscopic
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
XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
potassium;benzoate
23661960
99%
Videos
Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber : 209-481-3

TSCA : Yes

storageNote1 : Hygroscopic

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

SDS
missing translation for 'documents'

missing translation for 'documents'

RUO – Research Use Only