82070

Sorbic acid

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

Properties

• Agency: USP/NF; tested according to Ph. Eur.
• Quality Level: 100
• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 260.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 127 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves