Category
Heterocyclic Organic Compound
Description
Sorbic acid (synonym: 2,4-hexadienoic acid) is a natural, straight-chained fatty acid. It is widely been used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.For equal preservative power, only three parts of sorbic acid must be used to equal four parts of potassium sorbate. Purity >99% (FCC grade).
Synonyms
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
IUPAC Name
(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
Canonical SMILES
C/C=C/C=C/C(=O)O
InChI
WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N
InChI Key
InChI=1S/C6H8O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8)/b3-2+,5-4+
Melting Point
132-135 °C (lit.)
Solubility
Barely soluble in water (about 1% at 20°C, and 4% at 90°C); somewhat better soluble in plant oils and propylene glycol (1% at 20°C and 10% at 90°C)
Appearance
Fine white to off-white, free-flowing powder
Application
All kinds of cosmetic products like creams, lotions, shampoos, makeup & sunscreen products.
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Features And Benefits
Has antimicrobial activity against molds, yeast and aerophile bacteriaEffective in a wide pH range of 2.5-7.Kosher grade
pH
3.3 (1.6g/l, H2O, 20°C)
Safety Description
26-36-24/25
Supplemental Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335