propyl sorbate
propyl (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
Identification
| Name | propyl sorbate |
| IUPAC | propyl (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate |
| CAS Number | 10297-72-0 |
| FDA UNII | 1579567HXI |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H14 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 154.20898000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J114.257G |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2164 propyl sorbate |
| FEMA Number | 4614 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 10297-72-0 ; PROPYL SORBATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.91900 to 0.92400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.656 to 7.698 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48800 to 1.49100 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 205.00 to 207.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.240000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 187.00 °F. TCC ( 86.11 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.925 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | sweet fruity |
Safety Information
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 5600 mg/kg |
| 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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for propyl sorbate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 1.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 20.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 5.00000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
(E,E)-2,4-
hexadienoic acid propyl ester
trans,trans-2,4-
hexadienoic acid propyl ester
2,4-
hexadienoic acid, propyl ester, (2E,4E)-
2,4-
hexadienoic acid,propyl ester, (2E,4E)-
propyl (2E,4E)-2,4-hexadienoate
propyl (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
propyl 2,4-hexadiene carboxylate
propyl 2,4-hexadienoate
propyl, (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate
sorbic acid propyl ester
sorbic acid, propyl ester
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