Sorbic acid
Key Features and Details
Sorbic Acid
SYNONYMS: 2,4-Hexanedienoic acid; a-trans-?-trans-Sorbic acid; (E,E)-1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid; 2,4-Hexadienoic acid; 2E,4E-Hexadienoic acid; trans,trans-2,4-Hexadienoic acid; C6:2n-2,4; NSC 35405; NSC 49103; NSC 50268
CAS: #
110-44-1
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C6H8O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 112.128 g/mol
BEILSTEIN REGISTRY No.: 1098547
EC No: 203-768-7
MDL No: MFCD00002703
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Sorbic Acid
Application Notes
Sorbic acid is an antimicrobial agents often used as preservatives in food and drinks to prevent the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi.
Usage Statement
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Key Applications
Antibiotic | Antifungal
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: 02102937-CF
Base Catalog Number: 102937
Alternate Names: 2,4-Hexanedienoic acid; a-trans-?-trans-Sorbic acid; (E,E)-1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid; 2,4-Hexadienoic acid; 2E,4E-Hexadienoic acid; trans,trans-2,4-Hexadienoic acid; C6:2n-2,4; NSC 35405; NSC 49103; NSC 50268
Beilstein Registration No
: 1098547
Biochemical Physiological Actions
: Sorbic acid can be used to inhibit bacterial, yeast and fungal sulfhydryl enzymes by inhibiting amino acid uptake.
Boiling Point
: 442° F at 760 mm Hg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
CAS
: #
110-44-1
Density
: 1.204 at 66° F (NTP, 1992)
EC No
: 203-768-7
Flash Point
: 260° F (NTP, 1992)
Format
: Crystalline
Hazard Statements
: H315-H319-H335
MDL No
: MFCD00002703
Melting Point
: 274.1° F (NTP, 1992)
Molecular Formula
: C6H8O2
Molecular Weight
: 112.128 g/mol
Partition Coefficient
: log Pow n-octanol/water: 1.858 (Lit.)
PPE
: Dust mask, Eyeshields, Gloves
Purity
: =99%
RTECS No
: WG2100000
Safety Symbol
: GHS07
Solubility
: less than 1 mg/mL at 68° F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Density
: 3.87 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air)
Vapor Pressure
: less than 0.01 mm Hg at 68° F ; 9.8 mm Hg at 266° F (NTP, 1992)
