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Sorbic acid

crystals, tested according to Ph. Eur.

Synonym(s):

Acidum sorbicum, α-trans-γ-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

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOH
CAS Number:
110-44-1
Molecular Weight:
112.13
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
329769233
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
203-768-7
MDL number:
MFCD00002703
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1098547
Form:
crystals
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Product Name

Sorbic acid, tested according to Ph. Eur.

agency

tested according to Ph. Eur.

Quality Segment

vapor pressure

0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)

form

crystals

mp

132-135 °C (lit.)

antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi

functional group

carboxylic acid

mode of action

enzyme | inhibits

SMILES string

C\C=C\C=C\C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C6H8O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8)/b3-2+,5-4+

InChI key

WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N

General description

Sorbic acid is an organic acid. It is weakly acidic in nature. Its permeability through an edible film made of methylcellulose and palmitic acid has been evaluated.

Application

Sorbic acid may be employed as a starting reagent for the synthesis of p-toluic acid and alkyl-p-toluates.

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

Flash Point (°F)

260.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

127 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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