SHORT DESCRIPTION
Sorbic acid is an organic compound that is used as a preservative in the food and beverage industry. It is a white, crystalline powder with a slightly acrid taste. Sorbic acid is often used to inhibit the growth of molds, yeasts, and some bacteria in food products, thus extending their shelf life.
PACKAGING TYPE
CH3(CH)4CO2H
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CHEMICAL NAME
Sorbic Acid
INDUSTRY
Food and Nutrition
APPLICATION
Preservative
IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTIES
SYNONYMS
Not Specified
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
112.12 g/mol
CAS NUMBER
110-44-1
CHEMICAL FORMULA
CH3(CH)4CO2H
HS CODE
29161960.0
DENSITY
Not Specified
MELTING POINT
134 °C
BOILING POINT
228 °C
VISCOSITY
Not Specified
SHELF LIFE
2 years
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Not Specified
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In what types of food products is sorbic acid commonly used?
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Is sorbic acid suitable for use in fermented products?
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Can sorbic acid be used in beverages, and does it alter the taste?
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