Description
Synonyms: α-trans-γ-trans-Sorbic acid, (E,E)-1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, 2E,4E-Hexadienoic acid, trans,trans-2,4-Hexadienoic acid, C6:2n-2,4, NSC 35405, NSC 49103, NSC 50268
Linear Formula: CH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOH
General description
Sorbic acid is used as a food preservative and has antimicrobial property.
Application
Sorbic acid has been used as an antimicrobial component of artificial diet for worms.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Sorbic acid can be used to inhibit bacterial, yeast and fungal sulfhydryl enzymes by inhibiting amino acid uptake.
PROPERTIES
vapor pressure
0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Pack Size
100g; 500g
Assay
99.0-101.0% anhydrous basis
form
(Crystalline powder or granule)
technique(s)
HPLC: suitable
mp
132-135 °C (lit.)
solubility
ethanol: 0.05 g/mL, clear to hazy, colorless to faintly yellow
density
1.2 g/cm3 at 20 °C
antibiotic activity spectrum
fungi
lipid type
unsaturated FAs
Mode of action
enzyme | inhibits
storage temp.
2-8°C
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