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Sorbic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Description
Sorbic acid is used as a preservative and is found in food, cosmetics, and other household products. It acts as a stabilizers and antioxidants.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Sorbic acid, is used as a food additive and has functional use such as antimicrobial preservatives, fungistatic agents. Sorbic acid is used as a preservative and is found in food, cosmetics, and other household products. It prevents the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi. It acts as a stabilizers and antioxidants.
Solubility
It is hardly soluble in water but soluble in glacial acetic acid, ethanol, propane diol.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8°C. Keep away from Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agentsBases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents. Photosensitive.
Sorbic acid, is used as a food additive and has functional use such as antimicrobial preservatives, fungistatic agents. Sorbic acid is used as a preservative and is found in food, cosmetics, and other household products. It prevents the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi. It acts as a stabilizers and antioxidants.
Solubility
It is hardly soluble in water but soluble in glacial acetic acid, ethanol, propane diol.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8°C. Keep away from Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agentsBases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents. Photosensitive.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 132°C to 135°C |
| Density | 1.205 |
| Boiling Point | 228°C (decomposition) |
| Flash Point | 127°C (260°F) |
| Linear Formula | CH3CH=CHCH=CHCO2H |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Beilstein | 1741831 |
| Merck Index | 14,8721 |
| Solubility Information | It is hardly soluble in water but soluble in glacial acetic acid,ethanol,propane diol. |
| Formula Weight | 112.13 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 203-768-7 |
| RTECSNumber | WG2100000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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