Synonym: Acidum sorbicum; α-trans-γ-trans-Sorbic acid; (E,E)-1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid; 2,4-Hexadienoic acid; 2E,4E-Hexadienoic acid; trans,trans-2,4-Hexadienoic acid; C6:2n-2,4; NSC 35405; NSC 49103; NSC 50268
CAS Number: 110-44-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H8O2
Molecular Weight: 112.13
EC Number: 203-768-7
MDL Number: MFCD00002703
Linear Formula: CH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOH
Product Type: Chemical
agency |
tested according to Ph. Eur. |
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USP/NF |
antibiotic activity spectrum |
fungi |
form |
crystals |
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 |
mode of action |
enzyme | inhibits |
mp |
132-135 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level |
100 |
SMILES string |
CC=CC=CC(O)=O |
vapor pressure |
0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
Application: |
Sorbic acid may be employed as a starting reagent for the synthesis of p-toluic acid and alkyl-p-toluates. |
General description: |
Sorbic acid is an organic acid. It is weakly acidic in nature. Its permeability through an edible film made of methylcellulose and palmitic acid has been evaluated. |
mp |
132-135 °C (lit.) |
UNSPSC |
12352100 |