calcium sorbate
2,4-hexadienoic acid, calcium salt, (2E,4E)- (2:1)
Identification
| Name | calcium sorbate |
| CAS Number | 7492-55-9 |
| EINECS | 231-321-6 |
| FDA UNII | 2P47R6817F |
| Molecular Formula | C12 H14 Ca O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 262.31838000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00043805 |
| Nikkaji Number | J114.254B |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | 182.3225 |
| JECFA Food Additive | Calcium Sorbate |
| GSFA Codex | Calcium sorbate (203) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | calcium sorbate |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 7492-55-9 ; CALCIUM SORBATE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 166 -- MARGARINE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white fine crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 232.00 to 233.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.020000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 283.00 °F. TCC ( 139.44 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.347 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 725.6 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
| Insoluble in | alcohol |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | preservatives |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | preservatives |
| Recommendation for calcium sorbate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for calcium sorbate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
calcium (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
calcium 2,4-hexadienoate, (E,E)-
calcium di[(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate]
calcium dihexa-2,4-dienoate
calciumsorbate
2,4-
hexadienoic acid calcium salt
2,4-
hexadienoic acid, calcium salt, (2E,4E)- (2:1)
sorbate calcium
sorbic acid calcium salt
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