Description

Potassium Pectate is the potassium salt of pectic acid, a purified carbohydrate polymer derived from plant cell walls. This compound is valued for its ability to form stable, clear gels and act as a natural thickener and stabilizer in aqueous systems. It is essential for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries seeking clean-label, plant-based functional ingredients.

Application

• Food Industry: Used as a gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener in jams, jellies, fruit preparations, and dairy products like yogurt.
• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Serves as a binder and disintegrant in tablet manufacturing, and as a stabilizer in liquid suspensions and gels.
• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: Employed as a source of soluble dietary fiber and for its potential prebiotic properties.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a natural viscosity modifier and film-forming agent in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Microbiological Culture Media: Acts as a solidifying agent in specialized culture media for laboratory use.
• Technical & Industrial Applications: Utilized in textile printing, paper coating, and as a biodegradable adhesive component.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Pectate
CAS No.	37251-70-0
Molecular Formula	(C6H7O6K)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Pectic Acid, Potassium Salt; Poly(α-D-galactopyranuronic acid) potassium salt; Potassium Polygalacturonate; Pectinic Acid Potassium Salt; E 440(ii) (when used as food additive); Pectin, Potassium Derivative; Pectin K Salt
EINECS	253-433-4

Quality Control

Our Potassium Pectate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades suitable for food, pharmaceutical, and technical applications, with specifications aligned to standards such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and pharmaceutical monographs. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and performance consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking or degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Potassium Pectate)	≥ 90.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 12.0%
Ash (Sulfated)	Contact for details
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.