SORBIC ACID
SORBIC ACID Extra Pure
Confirming to BP, NF
Short Name: SORBIC ACID
Synonym: 2,4-Hexadienoic acid
Basic Details
Article No.
LG4314
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
99%
CAS No.
110-44-1
HS Code
2916.1960
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White crystalline
Odour
Odorless
pH value
3.3 at 1.6 g/l at 20 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
132 - 135 °C
Flash point [°C]
127 °C
Boiling point [°C]
170 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
0.01 hPa at 20 °C
Vapour density
3.87
Density [g/cm3]
1.2
Solubility in water [% weight]
Slightly soluble in water
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
1.858
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White to off-white or creamish white crystalline powder
Assay
99 - 101%
Identity
Passes test
Appearance of solution (5% in ethanol)
Passes test
Melting range
132 - 135 deg C
Residue on ignition (as SO4)
Max 0.2%
Aldehydes (as C2H4O)
Max 0.15%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.001%
Arsenic (As)
Max 0.0003%
Water (by KF)
Max 0.5%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazardous Statement
H315-H319-H335
Precaution Statement
P261-P305 + P351 + P338