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Sorbic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A16196.30
250 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Sorbic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A16196.30
250 g, Each
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Catalog number: A16196.30
also known as A16196-30
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
110-44-1
IUPAC Name
(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H8O2
InChI Key
WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N
SMILES
C\C=C\C=C\C(O)=O
Specifications
Specification SheetAssay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.5 to ≤101.5%
Appearance (Color)
White to pale cream
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or lumps
Assay (Silylated GC)
≥98.5%
Melting Point (clear melt)
131.0-137.0?C
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.
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.
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