Sorbic acid
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Description
An organic acid naturally found in the berries of the mountain ash Sorbus aucuparis. Sorbic acid is used as a preservative primarily in food products, such as cheeses, to inhibit mold, yeast, and other fungi.
Synonyms and Related Terms
2,4-hexadienoic acid; 2-propenyl-acrylic acid
Other Properties
Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | C6H8O2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 110-44-1 |
| Melting Point | 134.5 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 112.12 |
| Boiling Point | 228 (dec) |
Hazards and Safety
Contact causes irritation.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 8567