Sorbic acid

Identification:

Chemical Name: Sorbic acid

Synonyms: Sorbinsäure; 2,4-Hexadienoic acid; 2-Propenylacrylic acid; Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid

CAS No.: 110-44-1

Molecular Formula: C6H8O2

E-Code: E200

Properties:

Color less needle crystal or white crystalline powder, Melting point132-135℃,Boiling point228℃,Easily soluble in alcohol and other solvents, but not soluble in water.

Specifications:

Assay: 99%min

Melting point: 132-135oC

Moisture: ≤0.5%

Residue of ignition: ≤0.2%

Heavy metal (as Pb): ≤10mg/kg

Arsenic (as As): ≤3mg/kg

Application:

It is used for food, cosmetic, medical health product and anti mortify for tobacco as unsaturated acid, it also used as resin, aromatics and rubber industry.

Packing& Storage:

25kg (net weight)/carton lined with plastics bag,25kg(net weight)woven bag or kraft paper bag lined with plastics bag.
Kept in cool, dry and ventilating place, ship as non-dangerous good.