Food Chemicals

Sorbic Acid

Sorbic Acid

Identification

Appearance
White crystalline powder
Purity / assay
99.0-101.0%

About this product

Sorbic Acid, or 2,4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative. The chemical formula is C6H8O2. It is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimes readily. It was first isolated from the unripe berries of the rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia), hence its name.

Specification

ITEMSTANDARD
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
IdentificationConforms
Heat StabilityNot change in color after heating for 90 minutes at 105℃
OdorSlight characteristic odor
Purity99.0-101.0%
Water=<0.5%
Melting Range (℃)132-135
Residue on Ignition=<0.2%
Aldehydes (as Formaldehyde)0.1% Max
Lead (Pb)=<5 mg/kg
Arsenic (As)=<2 mg/kg
Mercury (Hg)=<1 mg/kg
Heavy Metals (as Pb)=<10 mg/kg

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