Sorbic acid
Synonym(s):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
- CAS NO.：110-44-1
- Empirical Formula: C6H8O2
- Molecular Weight: 112.13
- MDL number: MFCD00002703
- EINECS: 203-768-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-05-18 08:51:57
What is Sorbic acid?
Description
Sorbic acid, also known as herbal tea acid, 2,4-hexadienoic acid,
2-propenyl acrylic acid, with molecular formula C6H8O2, is a food
additive that has inhibitory effects on many fungi such as yeast and
mold. It is also used in animal feed, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals,
packaging materials and rubber additives.
Description
Sorbic acid (2,4-hexadienoic acid) was first discovered in 1816 from the fruit of the rowan plant (genus Sorbus).Today, sorbic acid and its salts (called sorbates) are widely used as preservatives in food, and are often used in cheese to prevent mold growth after the cheese is made.
The Uses of Sorbic acid
Sorbic Acid is an naturally occurring organic compound first isolated from unripe berries. Sorbic acid has been used as a food preservative and as an inhibitor of Clostridium Botulinum bacteria in mea t products in order to reduce the amount of nitrites which produce carcinogenic nitroamines.
Properties of Sorbic acid
| Melting point: | 132-135 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 228°C |
| Density | 1.2 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| Flash point: | 127 °C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | ethanol: 0.1 g/mL, clear |
| form | Crystalline Powder |
| color | White or cream-white |
| Water Solubility | 1.6 g/L (20 ºC) |
Safety information for Sorbic acid
| Signal word | Warning |
| 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 for Sorbic acid
| InChIKey | WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N |
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