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* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 8567 | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 8567 | ||
Revision as of 15:11, 14 December 2020
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
Risks
Contact causes irritation.
ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical 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) |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 8567