Synonym: 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
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| antibiotic activity spectrum |
fungi |
| assay |
99.0-101.0% anhydrous basis |
| density |
1.2 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| form |
(Crystalline powder or granule) |
| 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 |
| lipid type |
unsaturated FAs |
| mode of action |
enzyme | inhibits |
| mp |
132-135 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level |
200  |
| SMILES string |
CC=CC=CC(O)=O |
| solubility |
ethanol: 0.05 g/mL, clear to hazy, colorless to faintly yellow |
| storage temp. |
2-8°C |
| technique(s) |
HPLC: suitable |
| vapor pressure |
0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Application: |
Sorbic acid has been used as an antimicrobial component of artificial diet for worms. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Sorbic acid can be used to inhibit bacterial, yeast and fungal sulfhydryl enzymes by inhibiting amino acid uptake. |
| Disclaimer: |
The product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations, including but not limited to the US EPA′s Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, the European Biocidal Products Regulation, Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Turkey’s Biocidal Products Regulation, Korea’s Consumer Chemical Products and Biocide Safety Management Act (K-BPR), and others. |
| General description: |
Sorbic acid is used as a food preservative and has antimicrobial property. |
| Packaging: |
100, 250, 500 g in poly bottle |
| Purity |
99.0-101.0% anhydrous basis |
| mp |
132-135 °C (lit.) |
| Density |
1.2 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| Storage Temp. |
2-8°C |
| UNSPSC |
12352106 |