47845

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
• 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: 12164500
• PubChem Substance ID: 24871510
• E Number: E200

Properties

• 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

Description

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).

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