Sorbic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Sorbic acid is used as a preservative and is found in food, cosmetics, and other household products. It acts as a stabilizers and antioxidants.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Sorbic acid, is used as a food additive and has functional use such as antimicrobial preservatives, fungistatic agents. Sorbic acid is used as a preservative and is found in food, cosmetics, and other household products. It prevents the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi. It acts as a stabilizers and antioxidants.

Solubility
It is hardly soluble in water but soluble in glacial acetic acid, ethanol, propane diol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8°C. Keep away from Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agentsBases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents. Photosensitive.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 110-44-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 112.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00002703
• InChI Key: WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N
• Synonym: sorbic acid, 2,4-hexadienoic acid, 2e,4e-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid, 2e,4e-hexadienoic acid, panosorb, 2-propenylacrylic acid, trans,trans-sorbic acid, sorbistat, hexadienoic acid, e,e-2,4-hexadienoic acid
• PubChem CID: 643460
• ChEBI: CHEBI:38358
• IUPAC Name: (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
• SMILES: C\C=C\C=C\C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 132°C to 135°C
• Density: 1.205
• Boiling Point: 228°C (decomposition)
• Flash Point: 127°C (260°F)
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH=CHCH=CHCO₂H
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 1741831
• Merck Index: 14,8721
• Solubility Information: It is hardly soluble in water but soluble in glacial acetic acid,ethanol,propane diol.
• Formula Weight: 112.13
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Sorbic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Sorbic acid

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sorbic acid

RUO – Research Use Only