Potassium isooctanoate, also known as potassium octanoate, is the potassium salt of octanoic acid. It is commonly used as a fungicide and bactericide in various agricultural applications, particularly in organic farming. It works by disrupting the cell membranes of fungi and bacteria, ultimately leading to their destruction.
Potassium isooctanoate is favored in organic agriculture because it breaks down into potassium and fatty acids, which are naturally occurring substances and pose minimal risk to the environment compared to synthetic chemicals. Additionally, it has low mammalian toxicity, making it safer for use around humans and animals when applied according to label instructions.
In addition to its agricultural uses, potassium isooctanoate is also used in some industrial and household applications, such as in cleaning products and as a food preservative.
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