سوربات البوتاسيوم
| Kind | Excipient |
|---|---|
| Class | Antioxidants, chelators & preservatives — antimicrobial preservative (organic acid salt) |
| Synonyms | potassium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate, potassium sorbate, E202 |
| Common uses / forms | Antimicrobial preservative (strong vs yeasts and molds) for syrups, oral liquids, topicals; typical 0.1-0.2% |
| Properties | White granules or powder, freely water-soluble (far more than sorbic acid), active via undissociated sorbic acid below ~pH 6; discolors and oxidizes over time |
| Compendia | USP, EP, BP |
| Sourcing origins | China, EU |
| Dominant inbound route | Hormuz |
| Indicative price band | $ (< $10 / kg) |
| Indicative lead time | short (30–50 days) |
| Notes | pH-dependent efficacy, formulate acidic; supply is China-dominant but multi-producer (commodity, not single-source); oxidizes/browns on storage, keep sealed and cool |
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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