Sorbic Acid

Sorbic acid is a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water and maby organic solvents and it readily sublimes.

Product Details

Formula:

C6H8O2

CAS Number:

110-44-1

Also Known As:

2,4-hexadienoic acid; Crotylidene acetic acid; (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid

Structure:

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applications:

Sorbic acid is used as an antimicrobial agent, fungicide, and preservative in foods. It can also be found in resins, coatings, oils, rubber, plastics, and lubricants.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Boiling Point, °C

228 (decomposes)

Density, g/cm3

1.2

Melting point, °C

132 – 135

Molecular weight, g/mol

112.13

Odor

Faint odor

Purity, %

98.5

Refractive index, n20/D

1.4600

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