C7H5KO2
160.21 g/mol
Food AdditiveWarning
POTASSIUM BENZOATE
CAS582-25-2EC209-481-3
Category
Food Additive
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
food preservative
Potassium benzoate is a food preservative that inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria. It is most effective in low-pH products, below 4.
food preservative for low-pH products
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
potassium benzoate
InChIKey
XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-].[K+]
Synonyms (7)
- E--212
- Benzoic acid, potassium salt
- INS NO.212
- POTASSIUM BENZOATE
- Potassium benzoate (NF)
- benzoic acid potassium