Potassium sorbate

سوربات البوتاسيوم

KindExcipient
ClassAntioxidants, chelators & preservatives — antimicrobial preservative (organic acid salt)
Synonymspotassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate, potassium sorbate, E202
Common uses / formsAntimicrobial preservative (strong vs yeasts and molds) for syrups, oral liquids, topicals; typical 0.1-0.2%
PropertiesWhite granules or powder, freely water-soluble (far more than sorbic acid), active via undissociated sorbic acid below ~pH 6; discolors and oxidizes over time
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsChina, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotespH-dependent efficacy, formulate acidic; supply is China-dominant but multi-producer (commodity, not single-source); oxidizes/browns on storage, keep sealed and cool
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Potassium sorbate — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-potassium-sorbate.html