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Sorbic acid

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

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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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
112.13
Beilstein:
1098547
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164500
PubChem Substance ID:
E Number:
E200

grade

analytical standard

vapor pressure

0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

99.7% (HPLC)

CofA

current certificate can be downloaded

packaging

ampule of 1000 mg

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

mp

132-135 °C (lit.)

density

1.2 g/cm3 at 20 °C

antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

Mode of action

enzyme | inhibits

storage temp.

2-8°C

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

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General description

This substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food.

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.
Sorbic acid may be used as a reference standard in the detection and analysis of sorbic acid in alcoholic beverages and different food products, using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Pictograms

Exclamation mark

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

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

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