butyl sorbate
2,4-hexadienoic acid, butyl ester, (E,E)-
Identification
| Name | butyl sorbate |
| IUPAC | butyl (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate |
| CAS Number | 7367-78-4 |
| EINECS | 230-911-0 |
| FDA UNII | PGD652VR5M |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H16 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 168.23592000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J8.926E |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 221.00 to 223.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.081000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 207.00 °F. TCC ( 97.22 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.435 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butyl (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
butyl (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
(2E,4E)-
butyl hexa-2,4-dienoate
N-
butyl sorbate
butyl-sorbate
(E,E)-
hexa-2,4-dienoate, butyl-
hexa-2,4-dienoic acid butyl ester
2,4-
hexadienoic acid, butyl ester, (2E,4E)-
2,4-
hexadienoic acid, butyl ester, (E,E)-
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