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Sorbic Acid

Identification

Synonyms: 2,4-hexadienoic acid; 2-propenylacrylic acid; preservastat; hexadienoic acid; 1,3-pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid; trans,trans-sorbic acid; alpha-trans-gamma-trans-sorbic acid; trans,trans-2,4-hexadienoic acid; (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoic acid; (2-butenylidene)acetic acid; crotylidene acetic acid; Hexadienoic acid, (E,E); hexa-2,4-dienoic acid

CAS No.: 110-44-1

EINECS: 203-768-7

Molecular Weight: 112.13

Molecular Formula: C6H8O2

Structural Formula:

Application

Additive in soft drink, fruit fruit, flavoring, salted food, dairy, raw material of potassium sorbate

Specification*

FCC IV Standrad

Item

Specification

sorbic acid content

99.0%~101.0%

acidity as C6H8O2 or alkalinity as K2CO3 1% max.

water

0.5% max

m.p.

132~135°C

heavy metals(as Pb)

10 ppm max

residue on ignition 0.2%max

appearance white crystals

Standard Packing

25kgs net/bags, 16.5mt/20' FCL

Risks and Safety Info

Not regulated by UN, US DOT