| Sorbic Acid is a naturally occurring organic compound first isolated from unripe berries. Sorbic acid has been used as a food preservative and as an inhibitor of Clostridium Botulinum bacteria in meat products in order to reduce the amount of nitrites which produce carcinogenic nitroamines. Alternate Names: Sorbic Acid, (2E,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic Acid, (E,E)-1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic Acid, (E,E)-2,4-Hexadienoic Acid, 2E,4E-Hexadienoic Acid, E 200, NSC 35405, NSC 49103, NSC 50268, Panosorb, SO 215, Sorbinic Acid, Sorbistat, trans,trans-2,4-Hexadienoic Acid, trans,trans-Sorbic Acid, alpha-trans-gamma-trans-Sorbic Acid CAS Number: 110-44-1 Molecular Formula: C6H8O2 Molecular Weight: 112.13 Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Melting Point: 128-130C Appearance: Supplied as a white to off-white solid. Storage and Stability: Store at 4C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. |
