Sorbic acid, also known as herbal tea acid, 2,4-hexadienoic acid, 2-propenyl acrylic acid, with molecular formula C6H8O2, is a food additive that has inhibitory effects on many fungi such as yeast and mold. It is also used in animal feed, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, packaging materials and rubber additives.Sorbic Acid is a preservative that is effective against yeasts and molds. it is effective over a broad ph range up to ph 6.5, being ineffective above ph 7.0. it is a white, free-flowing powder which is slightly soluble in water with a solubility of 0.16 g in 100 ml of water at 20°c. its solubility in water increases with increasing temperatures, although it is not recommended in foods that are pasteurized because it breaks down at high temperatures. the salts are potas- sium, calcium, and sodium sorbate. it is used in cheese, jelly, bever- ages, syrup, and pickles. typical usage levels range from 0.05 to 0.10%.
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Synonyms: (e,e)-4-hexadienoicacid;(E,E)-Sorbic acid;2,4-Hexadienoicacid,(E,E)-;2e,4e-hexadienoicacid;4-Hexadienoicacid,(E,E)-2;2-PROPENYL ACRYLIC ACID;1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid;2,4-HEXANEDIENOIC ACID CAS: 110-44-1 MF: C6H8O2 MW: 112.13 EINECS: 203-768-7 Product Categories: Antibiotics by Application;Antibiotics N-S;Food and Feed Additive;Food & Feed ADDITIVES;Preservatives and Disinfectants;Antibiotics;FOOD ADDITIVES;Fatty & Aliphatic Acids, Esters, Alcohols & Derivatives;Organic acids;Antibiotics A to Z;Antifungal;Biochemicals and Reagents;Building Blocks;C6;Carbonyl Compounds;Carboxylic Acids;Chemical Synthesis;Fatty Acids and conjugates;Fatty Acyls;Lipids;Organic Building Blocks;Others;Polyunsaturated;Spectrum of Activity;Unsaturated Fatty Acids and Derivatives;Food additive.;bc0001;110-44-1 Mol File: 110-44-1.mol Sorbic acid Structure |
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