Sorbic Acid

Sorbic acid, or 2,4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative. It's chemical formula is C6H8O2. Sorbic acid is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimes readily. Sorbic acid was first isolated from the unripe berries of Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), hence its name.
Molecular Formula: C6H8O2
Molecular weight:112.33.
Appearance: Sorbic acid is colorless needle crystal or white crystalline powder, elting point 132-135℃, Boiling point 228℃, easily soluble in alchol and other solvents, but slightly in water.
Uses: Sorbic acid 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:(1) 25kg or 50kg (net weight) carton lined with plastic bag;
(2) 30kg(net weight) fiber Drum lined with plastics bag.
(3) 25kg(net weight) woven bag or kraft paper bag lined with plastics bag.
Storage and transport: Keep in cool, dry and ventilating place. Shipper as non-dangerous good.

Sorbic Acid Specification:

Item	FCCIV	GB1905-2000
Content(dry basis)%	99.0-101.0	99.0-101.0
Melting range	132-135	132-135
Residue on ignition%	0.2	0.2
Heavy metals(as pb)%	0.001	0.001
Arsenic%	0.0002	0.0002
Water%	0.5	0.5

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