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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

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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

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

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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.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319

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

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The genotoxicity status of sorbic acid, potassium sorbate and sodium sorbate.
F E Würgler et al.
Mutation research, 283(2), 107-111 (1992-10-01)
H Giryn et al.
Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny, 41(5-6), 217-222 (1990-01-01)
Conditions of simultaneous determination of benzoic and sorbic acid in orange drink and tomato concentrate by gas chromatography method were developed and tested. Preservatives were isolated by extraction of the samples with diethyl ether in acidic media, and then converted
R Walker
Food additives and contaminants, 7(5), 671-676 (1990-09-01)
Sorbic acid and its salts have been subjected to an extensive battery of tests, including acute, short-term and chronic toxicity/carcinogenicity tests, two-generation reproduction and teratogenicity studies. These studies show that sorbic acid and sorbates have a very low level of
Malcolm Stratford et al.
International journal of food microbiology, 181, 40-47 (2014-05-13)
The food spoilage yeast Zygosaccharomyces bailii shows great resistance to weak-acid preservatives, including sorbic acid (2, 4-hexadienoic acid). That extreme resistance was shown to be due to population heterogeneity, with a small sub-population of cells resistant to a variety of
B L Wedzicha et al.
Food additives and contaminants, 7(5), 695-709 (1990-09-01)
In common with many other carboxylic acids, sorbic acid shows significant solubility in aqueous and non-aqueous solvents. The presence of a non-aqueous phase (e.g. fat) can markedly affect the concentration of the preservative in the aqueous phase. Solute distribution between
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