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Linear Formula:
CH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
112.13
Beilstein:
1098547
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
vapor pressure
0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)
API family
sorbic acid
manufacturer/tradename
USP
mp
132-135 °C (lit.)
density
1.2 g/cm3 at 20 °C
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
SMILES string
C\C=C\C=C\C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C6H8O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8)/b3-2+,5-4+
InChI key
WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N
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General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Application
Sorbic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
- Cranberry Fruit Juice
- Cranberry Fruit Juice Concentrate
- Sorbic Acid
Analysis Note
These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
260.6 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
127 °C - closed cup
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Malcolm Stratford et al.
International journal of food microbiology, 181, 40-47 (2014-05-13)
The food spoilage yeast Zygosaccharomyces bailii shows great resistance to weak-acid preservatives, including sorbic acid (2, 4-hexadienoic acid). That extreme resistance was shown to be due to population heterogeneity, with a small sub-population of cells resistant to a variety of
The genotoxicity status of sorbic acid, potassium sorbate and sodium sorbate.
F E Würgler et al.
Mutation research, 283(2), 107-111 (1992-10-01)
H Giryn et al.
Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny, 41(5-6), 217-222 (1990-01-01)
Conditions of simultaneous determination of benzoic and sorbic acid in orange drink and tomato concentrate by gas chromatography method were developed and tested. Preservatives were isolated by extraction of the samples with diethyl ether in acidic media, and then converted
B L Wedzicha et al.
Food additives and contaminants, 7(5), 695-709 (1990-09-01)
In common with many other carboxylic acids, sorbic acid shows significant solubility in aqueous and non-aqueous solvents. The presence of a non-aqueous phase (e.g. fat) can markedly affect the concentration of the preservative in the aqueous phase. Solute distribution between
R Walker
Food additives and contaminants, 7(5), 671-676 (1990-09-01)
Sorbic acid and its salts have been subjected to an extensive battery of tests, including acute, short-term and chronic toxicity/carcinogenicity tests, two-generation reproduction and teratogenicity studies. These studies show that sorbic acid and sorbates have a very low level of
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