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Potassium benzoate（Cat No.:L047192）is the potassium salt of benzoic acid, with the chemical formula C7H5KO2. It appears as a white, odorless crystalline powder, highly soluble in water. This compound is commonly used as a preservative in food and beverages, where it inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast, and molds by lowering the pH in the product. Additionally, potassium benzoate is utilized in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial applications such as in the production of dyes and as a stabilizer in certain chemical formulations. It also has uses in laboratory settings as a reagent.
| CAS Number | 582-25-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H5KO2 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| IUPAC Name | potassium;benzoate |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H6O2.K/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h1-5H,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1 |
| InChIKey | XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-].[K+] |
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