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W245909

Ethyl sorbate

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl trans,trans-2,4-hexadienoate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH=CHCH=CHCO2C2H5
CAS Number:
2396-84-1
Molecular Weight:
140.18
FEMA Number:
2459
Council of Europe no.:
635
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901106
Flavis number:
9.194
EC Number:
219-258-2
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00009296
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1362941
Organoleptic:
fruity; ethereal
Grade:
FG, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300, 400

grade

FG, Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.494 (lit.)

bp

82-83 °C/13 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.956 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

fruity; ethereal

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)\C=C\C=C\C

InChI

1S/C8H12O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9)10-4-2/h3,5-7H,4H2,1-2H3/b5-3+,7-6+

InChI key

OZZYKXXGCOLLLO-TWTPFVCWSA-N

General description

Ethyl sorbate has been reported to be found in sparkling wine, when sorbic acid is used as a preservative.

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

156.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

69 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)

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