CAS 16089-48-8 99% Potassium Cinnamate
What is Potassium Cinnamate?
Potassium cinnamate (potassium 3-phenyl-2-acrylate) is a new natural food preservative with excellent water solubility, slight solubility in ethanol, and a natural cinnamon aroma. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and agricultural sectors.
This preservative possesses three notable properties:
· Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity
It exhibits excellent inhibitory effects against food spoilage fungi (molds, bacteria, yeasts, etc.), with an effective inhibitory concentration range of 0.05-0.1%. In practice, a dosage of 0.01-0.02% is typically sufficient to achieve optimal preservative effects.
· High safety
Toxicological studies have confirmed an oral LD50 value of 5.58-6.78 g/kg in rats, making it practically non-toxic. It is metabolized into phenylalanine in the human body and excreted without residual toxicity.
· Multiple functional properties
In addition to its core preservative function, it also exhibits a variety of physiological activities, including anti-fatigue, metabolic stimulation, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a comprehensive additive with both preservation and health benefits.
What are the benefits?
Appetite Enhancement
Potassium cinnamate has a unique aromatic property. Its distinctive scent effectively stimulates taste receptors, significantly improving symptoms of poor appetite, boosting appetite, and helping to improve overall appetite.
Digestive Enhancement
By enhancing gastrointestinal motility, potassium cinnamate optimizes digestive efficiency, promoting the breakdown and absorption of nutrients from food, and significantly relieving indigestion symptoms.
Nutritional Supplement
As an organic active compound, potassium cinnamate provides the body with a variety of beneficial nutrients, supplementing specific nutrients that may be deficient in the daily diet, and exerting positive health benefits.
Preventing Iron Deficiency Anemia
Potassium cinnamate promotes intestinal absorption and utilization of iron, effectively increasing the body's iron stores and significantly preventing and improving the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia.
Applications
Food Industry Applications
Potassium cinnamate, as a highly effective natural preservative, has significant application value in food processing. Its excellent antimicrobial properties make it an ideal additive for foods such as pastries, candies, and beverages. It effectively inhibits the growth and reproduction of various spoilage bacteria, extending the shelf life of foods while perfectly preserving their original flavor and texture.
Pharmaceutical Applications
Due to its significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities, potassium cinnamate exhibits unique advantages in pharmaceutical formulations. It is currently being developed as a key raw material for a variety of pharmaceuticals and is widely used in the production of antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drugs.
