Sorbic Acid
Sorbic acid is a white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water and maby organic solvents and it readily sublimes.Product Details |
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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: |
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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