Sorbic acid is a mold and yeast inhibitor. Used as a fungistatic agent for foods, especially cheeses.
Product Information
Catalog Num
A17479
Formula
C6H8O2
Molecular Weight
112.13
CAS Number
110-44-1
SMILES
C/C=C/C=C/C(O)=O
Synonyms
Sorbic acid; Hexadienoic acid
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated. In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months. In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 3 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Solubility
In vitro
DMSO
20 mg/mL (178.36 mM)
Water
Insoluble
Ethanol
20 mg/mL (178.36 mM)
* <1 mg/ml means slightly soluble or insoluble. * Please note that Adooq tests the solubility of all compounds in-house, and the actual solubility may differ slightly from published values. This is normal and is due to slight batch-to-batch variations.
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