sorbic acid
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- Category :
Food and Feed additives
- CAS NO : 110-44-1
- EC NO : 203-768-7
- Molecular Formula : C6H8O2
- Main Specifications : 99% Min
- Synonyms : 1,3-pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid;(2-butenylidene)acetic acid;2-Propenylacrylic acid;alpha-trans-gamma-trans-sorbic acid;crotylidene acetic acid;(E,E)-2,4-hexadienoic acid;hexa-2,4-dienoic acid;hexadienoic acid;Hexadienoic acid, (E,E);panosorb;Preservastat;Sorbic acid;Sorbistat;trans,trans-2,4-hexadienoic acid;trans,trans-sorbic acid;(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid;hexa-2,4-dienoate;
Package: 25KG/bag
Uses : Preservatives
Molecular Structure:

Product description:
Sorbic Acid and its mineral salts, such as sodium sorbate, potassium sorbate and calcium sorbate, are antimicrobial agents often used as preservatives in food and drinks to prevent the growth of mold, yeast and fungi. In general the salts are preferred over the acid form because they are more soluble in water. The optimal pH for the antimicrobial activity is below pH 6.5 and sorbates are generally used at concentrations of 0.025% to 0.10%. Adding sorbate salts to food will however raise the pH of the food slightly so the pH may need to be adjusted to assure safety.