1615956

Sorbic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference 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
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH=CHCH=CHCOOH
• CAS Number: 110-44-1
• Molecular Weight: 112.13
• Beilstein: 1098547
• MDL number: MFCD00002703
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329751136
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• vapor pressure: 0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• API family: sorbic acid
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 132-135 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.2 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• 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

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Sorbic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Cranberry Fruit Juice
• Cranberry Fruit Juice Concentrate
• Sorbic Acid

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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