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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
Quantity
Catalog number: A16196.30
also known as A16196-30
Price (EUR)
31,05 Online price
34,50
Each
Quantity
-
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 SheetAppearance (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
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.5 to ≤101.5%
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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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
Category 3
Label Elements
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing