Ethyl sorbate
ALDRICH/W245909 - ≥97%, FG
Synonym: Ethyl trans,trans-2,4-hexadienoate
CAS Number: 2396-84-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H12O2
Molecular Weight: 140.18
EC Number: 219-258-2
MDL Number: MFCD00009296
Linear Formula: CH3CH=CHCH=CHCO2C2H5
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 82-83 °C/13 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.956 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C8H12O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9 |
| InChI key | OZZYKXXGCOLLLO-TWTPFVCWSA |
| organoleptic | fruity; ethereal |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CCOC(=O)C=CC=CC |
| General description: | Ethyl sorbate has been reported to be found in sparkling wine, when sorbic acid is used as a preservative. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 156.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 69 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 82-83 °C/13 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.956 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2459 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

