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Sorbate

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Potassium Sorbate

Potassium Sorbate is the Potassium Salt of Sorbic Acid, and it is a widely used preservative in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. It is characterized by its high efficacy in inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria, thereby ensuring the Microbiological Stability of liquid and semi-solid products. Potassium Sorbate is preferred over Sorbic Acid due to its superior water solubility, making it the ideal choice for aqueous formulations. It works optimally in acidic (pH) environments.

The product conforms to the specified requirements of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), and/or British Pharmacopoeia (BP).
A detailed CoA is issued with every batch, outlining potency, purity profile, and microbiological testing verification.
A comprehensive Drug Master File is available to support registration submissions to regulatory authorities worldwide.
Production takes place in certified facilities that strictly adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Functional Class:
Preservative, Microbial Growth Inhibitor.
Chemical Structure:
Potassium salt of $\text{2,4-Hexadienoic Acid}$ ($\text{C}_6\text{H}_7\text{KO}_2$).
Mechanism of Action:
Mechanism of Action:
Mechanism of Action:
As an Inhibitor : The free, unionized Sorbic Acid ions are released, which penetrate the cell wall of microorganisms and halt their growth and reproduction.
Optimal pH Range :Works most effectively in a pH range of 4.0 to 6.0, which is the typical range for oral solutions and topical preparations.
Solubility:
Readily Soluble in water.
Oral Solutions

Syrups, liquid medicines, and suspensions.

Ensures a longer product shelf life after opening by controlling the growth of yeast and mold.

Topical Preparations

Creams, ointments, and dermal solutions.

Provides microbiological protection for products containing a large amount of water.

Liquid Dietary Supplements

Liquid vitamins and minerals.

Maintains product integrity and quality against microbial spoilage.

Low Tonicity Formulations

Eye drops and sterile solutions (occasionally)..

Used at low concentrations to contribute to formulation preservation.

Regulatory Compliance

The product fully complies with the requirements specified in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the European Pharmacopoeia (EP), and/or food standards (FCC).

Purity and Impurity Control)

Strict control over Potassium Sorbate purity and minimization of insoluble matter and metallic impurities.

Stability and Efficacy

Precise determination of the Sorbic Acid equivalent ratio to ensure the required efficacy within the specified pH range.

Manufacturing Operations

Production is conducted in a rigorous cGMP environment, ensuring consistency in physicochemical properties.

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