Sorbic acid

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Sorbic acid structure	Common Name	Sorbic acid
	CAS Number	110-44-1	Molecular Weight	112.127
	Density	1.0±0.1 g/cm3	Boiling Point	233.0±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg
	Molecular Formula	C₆H₈O₂	Melting Point	132-135 °C(lit.)
	MSDS	Chinese USA	Flash Point	139.9±9.6 °C
	Symbol	GHS07	Signal Word	Warning

Use of Sorbic acid

Sorbic acid, isolated from Sorbus aucuparia, is a naturally occurring, highly efficient, and nonpoisonous food preservative. Sorbic acid generally is an effective inhibitor of most molds and yeasts and some bacteria[1].

Name	(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
Synonym	More Synonyms

Description	Sorbic acid, isolated from Sorbus aucuparia, is a naturally occurring, highly efficient, and nonpoisonous food preservative. Sorbic acid generally is an effective inhibitor of most molds and yeasts and some bacteria[1].
Related Catalog	Research Areas >> Infection Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> Fungal Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> Bacterial
References	[1]. Liewen MB, et al. Growth and Inhibition of Microorganisms in the Presence of Sorbic Acid: A Review. J Food Prot. 1985 Apr;48(4):364-375.

Density	1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point	233.0±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	132-135 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula	C₆H₈O₂
Molecular Weight	112.127
Flash Point	139.9±9.6 °C
Exact Mass	112.052429
PSA	37.30000
LogP	1.35
Vapour Pressure	0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction	1.488
Stability	Stability Material saturated with this acid may ignite spontaneously. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. May be light sensitive.
Water Solubility	1.6 g/L (20 ºC)

Sorbic acid MSDS(Chinese)

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :: WG2100000

CHEMICAL NAME :: Sorbic acid

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :: 110-44-1

LAST UPDATED :: 199701

DATA ITEMS CITED :: 14

MOLECULAR FORMULA :: C6-H8-O2

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :: 112.14

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :: QV1U2U2

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :: Standard Draize test

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Human - man

TYPE OF TEST :: Standard Draize test

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rabbit

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 7360 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intraperitoneal

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 800 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Oral

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 3200 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Intraperitoneal

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 2820 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Subcutaneous

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :: 2820 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: LD - Lethal dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rabbit

DOSE/DURATION :: >1 gm/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :: TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :: Subcutaneous

SPECIES OBSERVED :: Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :: 1040 mg/kg/65W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Tumorigenic - tumors at site of application

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :: Sister chromatid exchange

TEST SYSTEM :: Rodent - hamster Lung

DOSE/DURATION :: 1050 mg/L

REFERENCE :: FCTOD7 Food and Chemical Toxicology. (Pergamon Press Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, NY 10523) V.20- 1982- Volume(issue)/page/year: 22,501,1984 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - 81510 No. of Facilities: 583 (estimated) No. of Industries: 6 No. of Occupations: 11 No. of Employees: 4662 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - 81510 No. of Facilities: 4412 (estimated) No. of Industries: 45 No. of Occupations: 59 No. of Employees: 69243 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 21637 (estimated)

Symbol	GHS07
Signal Word	Warning
Hazard Statements	H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements	P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment	dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes	Xi:Irritant
Risk Phrases	R36/38
Safety Phrases	S26-S36-S24/25
RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	1
RTECS	WG2100000
HS Code	2916190090

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HS Code	2916190090
Summary	2916190090 unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。general tariff:30.0%

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Sorbistat

2,4-Hexadienoic acid

EINECS 203-768-7

2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (E,E)-

trans-trans-2,4-Hexadienoic acid

MFCD00002703

sorbic

(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid

sorbinic acid

trans,trans-sorbic acid

all-E-sorbic acid

Sorbic acid

trans,trans-2,4-hexadienoic acid

(2E,4E)hexa-2,4-dienoic acid

(E,E)-2,4-Hexadienoic acid

Sorbinsure

hexa-2

(E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid

(2E,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic acid

C6:2n-2,4

hexadienoic acid

2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (2E,4E)-

Panosorb

FEMA 3921

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