Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC)

Name: Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC)
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-045731

About Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC)

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Sorbic Acid (Food Grade grade), a carboxylic acid registered under CAS number 110-44-1. Its molecular formula is C6H8O2 and its molecular weight is 112.13 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid. It is also known as 2E,4E-Hexadienoic acid or 2-Propenylacrylic acid.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span food and flavour applications and organic synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and food and beverage processing.

Available in 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, Sorbic Acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Food & flavour applications
Organic synthesis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC)
Catalogue No.	VQ-045731
CAS Number	110-44-1
IUPAC name	(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₈O₂
Molecular weight	112.13 g/mol
Exact mass	112.0524
Grade	Food Grade
HSN code	29161960
InChIKey	WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N
SMILES	C/C=C/C=C/C(=O)O
PubChem CID	643460

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	2E,4E-Hexadienoic acid, 2-Propenylacrylic acid, Hexadienoic acid, trans,trans-Sorbic acid, (2E,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (E,E)-2,4-Hexadienoic acid, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (2E,4E)-, (E,E)-Sorbic acid, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (E,E)-, alpha-trans-gamma-trans-Sorbic acid, Kyselina sorbova, Crotylidene acetic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 110-44-1

Reference Standard

Sorbic Acid

CAS: 110-44-1
Formula: C₆H₈O₂
MW: 112.13 g/mol

VQ-007763

IP

Sorbic Acid, IP 99.0%

CAS: 110-44-1
Formula: C₆H₈O₂
MW: 112.13 g/mol

VQ-047038

Puriss

Sorbic acid, puriss, 99%+

CAS: 110-44-1
Formula: C₆H₈O₂
MW: 112.13 g/mol

VQ-008632

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC)?

The CAS Registry Number of Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC) is 110-44-1. It is also known as 2E,4E-Hexadienoic acid, 2-Propenylacrylic acid, Hexadienoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC)?

Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC) has the molecular formula C6H8O2 and a molecular weight of 112.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC) can I order?

We supply Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC) in Food Grade grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC)?

Yes. Every lot of Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC) is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC) be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sorbic Acid, food grade (FCC) is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.