Sorbic Acid
Preservatives · CAS 110-44-1
CAS No.
110-44-1
Form
White Crystals
Description
Sorbic acid, or 2,4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative. Sorbic acid has the chemical formula C6H8O2. Sorbic acid is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimes readily. Sorbic acid was first isolated from the unripe berries of the rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia), hence its name.
Specifications
| ITEMS | STANDARD |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Identification | Conforms |
| Heat Stability | Not change in color after heating for 90 minutes at 105°C |
| Odor | Slight characteristic odor |
| Purity | 99.0-101.0% |
| Water | ≤0.5% |
| Melting Range (°C) | 132-135 |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.2% |
| Aldehydes (as Formaldehyde) | 0.1% Max |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤5 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2 mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤1 mg/kg |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤10 mg/kg |
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