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Sorbic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11443277
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Description

Sorbic acid is used as a preservative and is found in food, cosmetics, and other household products. It acts as a stabilizers and antioxidants.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Sorbic acid, is used as a food additive and has functional use such as antimicrobial preservatives, fungistatic agents. Sorbic acid is used as a preservative and is found in food, cosmetics, and other household products. It prevents the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi. It acts as a stabilizers and antioxidants.

Solubility
It is hardly soluble in water but soluble in glacial acetic acid, ethanol, propane diol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8°C. Keep away from Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agentsBases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents. Photosensitive.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 110-44-1
Molecular Formula C6H8O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 112.13
MDL Number MFCD00002703
InChI Key WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N
Synonym sorbic acid, 2,4-hexadienoic acid, 2e,4e-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid, 2e,4e-hexadienoic acid, panosorb, 2-propenylacrylic acid, trans,trans-sorbic acid, sorbistat, hexadienoic acid, e,e-2,4-hexadienoic acid
PubChem CID 643460
ChEBI CHEBI:38358
IUPAC Name (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
SMILES C\C=C\C=C\C(O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point 132°C to 135°C
Density 1.205
Boiling Point 228°C (decomposition)
Flash Point 127°C (260°F)
Linear Formula CH3CH=CHCH=CHCO2H
Quantity 250 g
Beilstein 1741831
Merck Index 14,8721
Solubility Information It is hardly soluble in water but soluble in glacial acetic acid,ethanol,propane diol.
Formula Weight 112.13
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Sorbic acid
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Sorbic acid
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : sorbic acid

RUO – Research Use Only

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