sorbic acid
1,3-pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid
Identification
| Name | sorbic acid |
| IUPAC | hexa-2,4-dienoic acid |
| CAS Number | 22500-92-1 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H8 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 112.12816000 |
| Beilstein | 1741831 |
| XlogP3 | 1.30 (est) |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Additives | sorbic acid |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white powder (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 233.00 to 234.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.020000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 284.00 °F. TCC ( 139.90 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.268 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| 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 | information only not used for fragrances or flavors |
| Recommendation for sorbic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for sorbic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Vigon International
Passion for Simplicity
Manufacturer and supplier of high quality flavor and fragrance ingredients.
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
crotylidene acetic acid
hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
2,4-
hexadienoic acid
1,3-
pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid
PubMed:
[Formation of trans-1,3-pentadiene in off-flavor food].
PubMed:
Effect of antifungal hydroxypropyl methylcellulose-lipid edible composite coatings on Penicillium decay development and postharvest quality of cold-stored "Ortanique" mandarins.
PubMed:
Toxicological evaluation of potassium sorbate added to cigarette tobacco.
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Determination of vanillin and related flavor compounds in cocoa drink by capillary electrophoresis.
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Effect of gas environment and sorbate addition on flavor characteristics of irradiated apple cider during storage.
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Effects of processing treatment and sorbate addition on the flavor characteristics of apple cider.
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[Preparation of microbial silage from fish of underutilized species].
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Nitrite, nitrite alternatives, and the control of Clostridium botulinum in cured meats.