Identification

Nameethyl sorbate
IUPACethyl hexa-2,4-dienoate
CAS Number110318-09-7
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC8 H12 O2
Molecular Weight140.18204000

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 ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

FR anise FR apple FR apricot FL caramel FR coconut FR fruit FR gooseberry FR licorice FR melon FL nut FR passion fruit FR peach FR pear FR pineapple FR root beer FR saffron FL tropical FL/FR valerian FR vanilla

Natural Occurrence

mangifera caesia jack mangifera panjang kosterman pawpaw dunal

Synonyms

ethyl 2,4-hexadienoate ethyl hexa-2,4-dienoate 2,4- hexadienoic acid ethyl ester sorbic acid ethyl ester Try the PubMed Search.