110-44-1
Product Name:
Sorbic acid
Formula:
C6H8O2
Synonyms:
Sorbic acid;α-trans-γ-trans-Sorbic acid;(E,E)-1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid;trans,trans-2,4-Hexadienoic acid;2,4-Hexadienic acid
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Description | Sorbic acid appears as white powder or crystals. Melting point 134.5 °C. Slightly acidic and astringent taste with a faint odor. |
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Color/Form | Colorless needles or white powder |
Odor | Relatively odorless |
Taste | Relatively tasteless |
Boiling Point | 442 °F at 760 mmHg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
Melting Point | 274.1 °F (NTP, 1992) |
Flash Point | 260 °F (NTP, 1992) |
Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
Density | 1.204 at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
Vapor Density | 3.87 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air) |
Vapor Pressure | less than 0.01 mmHg at 68 °F ; 9.8 mmHg at 266 °F (NTP, 1992) |
LogP | log Kow = 1.33 |
Stability/Shelf Life | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
Heat of Combustion | -3107 kJ/mol |
Surface Tension | 53.5 mN/m at 20 °C (mean surface tension of an aqueous solution of 1 g/L) |
Ionization Efficiency | Negative |
Dissociation Constants | 4.5 |
Kovats Retention Index | 1056 |
Other Experimental Properties | Sorbic acid begins to sublime above 60 °C. |
Chemical Classes | Other Classes -> Organic Acids |
SAFETY INFORMATION
Signal word | Warning |
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Pictogram(s) |
Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
Molecular Weight | 112.13 g/mol |
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XLogP3 | 1.3 |
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
Rotatable Bond Count | 2 |
Exact Mass | 112.052429494 g/mol |
Monoisotopic Mass | 112.052429494 g/mol |
Topological Polar Surface Area | 37.3 Ų |
Heavy Atom Count | 8 |
Formal Charge | 0 |
Complexity | 123 |
Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 2 |
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Sorbic acid appears as white powder or crystals. Melting point 134.5 °C. Slightly acidic and astringent taste with a faint odor.