ethyl sorbate
sorbic acid ethyl ester
Identification
| Name | ethyl sorbate |
| IUPAC | ethyl hexa-2,4-dienoate |
| CAS Number | 110318-09-7 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H12 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 140.18204000 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 195.00 to 196.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.418000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 157.00 °F. TCC ( 69.40 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.416 (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 |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
ethyl 2,4-hexadienoate
ethyl hexa-2,4-dienoate
2,4-
hexadienoic acid ethyl ester
sorbic acid ethyl ester
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