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Product Description
Sorbic Acid
Application Notes
Sorbic acid is an antimicrobial agents often used as preservatives in food and drinks to prevent the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Antibiotic | Antifungal
Specifications
SKU | 02102937-CF |
Alternate Names | 2,4-Hexanedienoic acid; 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 |
Application Notes | Sorbic acid is an antimicrobial agents often used as preservatives in food and drinks to prevent the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi. |
Base Catalog Number | 102937 |
Beilstein Registry Number | 1098547 |
Biochemical Physiological Actions | Sorbic acid can be used to inhibit bacterial, yeast and fungal sulfhydryl enzymes by inhibiting amino acid uptake. |
Boiling Point | 442° F at 760 mm Hg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
CAS # | 110-44-1 |
Density | 1.204 at 66° F (NTP, 1992) |
EC Number | 203-768-7 |
Flash Point | 260° F (NTP, 1992) |
Format | Crystalline |
Hazard Statements | H315-H319-H335 |
Melting Point | 274.1° F (NTP, 1992) |
Molecular Formula | C6H8O2 |
Molecular Weight | 112.128 g/mol |
Partition Coefficient | log Pow n-octanol/water: 1.858 (Lit.) |
Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask, Eyeshields, Gloves |
Purity | ≥99% |
RTECS Number | WG2100000 |
Safety Symbol | GHS07 |
Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 68° F (NTP, 1992) |
Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
Vapor Density | 3.87 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air) |
Vapor Pressure | less than 0.01 mm Hg at 68° F ; 9.8 mm Hg at 266° F (NTP, 1992) |
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