Sorbic acid

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Sorbic acid Structure
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
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].

 Names

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

 Sorbic acid Biological Activity

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].
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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.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

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)

 Toxicological Information

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)

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS07
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

 Synthetic Route

 Customs

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%

 Articles54

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 Synonyms

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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