CAS 110-44-1

2,4-Hexadienoic acid

Description:

2,4-Hexadienoic acid, also known as sorbic acid, is an unsaturated fatty acid characterized by its two double bonds located at the second and fourth carbon positions of the hexanoic acid chain. It has the molecular formula C6H8O2 and is typically found as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a slightly pungent odor. This compound is soluble in organic solvents and exhibits limited solubility in water. 2,4-Hexadienoic acid is known for its antimicrobial properties, making it a common preservative in food products to inhibit the growth of mold and yeast. Additionally, it is utilized in various industrial applications, including the production of plastics, resins, and as a flavoring agent in the food industry. The compound's reactivity is influenced by its double bonds, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, such as polymerization. Safety considerations include potential skin and eye irritation, and it should be handled with appropriate precautions in laboratory and industrial settings.

Formula: C₆H₈O₂

InChI: InChI=1/C6H8O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8)/p-1

InChI key: InChIKey=WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N

SMILES: C(=C/C=C/C)\C(O)=O

Synonyms:

• (2-Butenylidene)Acetic Acid
• (2E,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic acid
• (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
• (E,E)-1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid
• (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoic acid
• 1,3-Pentadiene-1-Carboxylic Acid
• 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (2E,4E)-
• 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (E,E)-
• 2-Propenylacrylic acid
• 2E,4E-Hexadienoic acid
• Acide hexa-2,4-dienoique
• Acido Hexa-2,4-Dienoico
• Alpha-Trans-Gamma-Trans-Sorbic Acid
• Crotylidene Acetic Acid
• E 200
• Hexa-2,4-Dienoate
• Hexa-2,4-Dienoic Acid
• Hexa-2,4-Dienoic Acid, (E,E)-
• Hexa-2,4-diensaure
• Hexadienoic Acid
• Hexadienoic acid, (E,E)
• Nsc 35405
• Nsc 49103
• Nsc 50268
• Panosorb
• Preservastat
• So 215
• Sorbic acid
• Sorbinic acid
• Sorbinsaeure
• Sorbistat
• Trans,Trans-2,4-Hexadienoic Acid
• Trans,Trans-Sorbic Acid
• α-trans-γ-trans-Sorbic acid
• RARECHEM AL BE 0146
• (e,e)-4-hexadienoicacid
• ACIDUM SORBICUM
• FEMA 3921
• 2,4-Hexadienoicacid,(E,E)-
• (E,E)-Sorbic acid
• 2e,4e-hexadienoicacid
• 2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID
• (2-butenylidene)-aceticaci
• 2,4-HEXANEDIENOIC ACID
• 2-PROPENYL ACRYLIC ACID
• Acetic acid, (2-butenylidene)-

Sorbic Acid

CAS: 110-44-1

Formula: C₆H₈O₂

Purity: >99.0%(T)(HPLC)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 112.13

Ref: 3B-S0053

Sorbic Acid [for Biochemical Research]

CAS: 110-44-1

Formula: C₆H₈O₂

Purity: >99.0%(T)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 112.13

Ref: 3B-S0856

Sorbic acid, 99%

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Formula: C₆H₈O₂

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: White to pale cream, Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or lumps

Molecular weight: 112.13

Ref: 02-A16196

Sorbic Acid

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Color and Shape: Neat

Ref: 61-FOR0954.00

SORBIC ACID CRS

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SORBIC ACID CRS

Ref: 41-S0950000

Sorbic Acid

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Sorbic acid

Formula: C₆H₈O₂

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 112.13

Ref: 45-1615956

(2E,4E)-Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid

CAS: 110-44-1

Formula: C₆H₈O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 112.1265

Ref: IN-DA003UEP

Sorbic acid

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Sorbic acid

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 112.13g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP19278

Sorbic Acid

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Sorbic Acid

Purity: 99%

Molecular weight: 112.13g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1015071

Sorbic Acid

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Sorbic Acid

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 112.13g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1015072

Sorbic acid

CAS: 110-44-1

Formula: C₆H₈O₂

Purity: 99.0 - 101.0 %

Color and Shape: White to almost white crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 112.13

Ref: 7W-GA6389

Sorbic acid

CAS: 110-44-1

Formula: C₆H₈O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 112.13

Ref: 04-C16971500

Preservative-Mix 1 1000 µg/mL in Methanol

Controlled Product

CAS: 110-44-1, 128-44-9, 65-85-0

Formula: C₇H₆O₂

Color and Shape: Mixture

Molecular weight: 122.12

Ref: 04-Y18001613ME

(2E,4E)-Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid

CAS: 110-44-1

Formula: C₆H₈O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 112.128

Ref: 10-F358201

Sorbic Acid

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Color and Shape: White

Ref: 86-MM0954.00

Sorbic acid 1000 µg/mL in Acetonitrile

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Formula: C₆H₈O₂

Color and Shape: Single Solution

Molecular weight: 112.13

Ref: 04-A16971500AL-1000

Sorbic Acid

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Formula: C₆H₈O₂

Molecular weight: 112.13

Ref: 4Z-S-160001

Sorbic acid

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Sorbic acid is a natural product that inhibits various bacteria, including sporeformers,

Formula: C₆H₈O₂

Purity: 98.43%

Color and Shape: White Solid Crystalline

Molecular weight: 112.13

Ref: TM-T8019

Sorbic acid

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Unsaturated acyclic monobasic carboxylic acid

Formula: C₆H₈O₂

Purity: ≥ 98.0 % (HPLC)

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 112.13

Ref: 5G-80020

Sorbic Acid

Controlled Product

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Applications Sorbic Acid is a naturally occurring organic compound first isolated from unripe berries. Sorbic acid has been used as a food preservative and as an inhibitor of Clostridium Botulinum bacteria in meat products in order to reduce the amount of nitrites which produce carcinogenic nitroamines.
References Van, M.C., et al.: Int. J. Food. Microbiol., 160, 124 (2012); Li, J., et al.: J. Am. Soc. Mass. Spec., 23, 1625 (2012);

Formula: C₆H₈O₂

Color and Shape: White

Molecular weight: 112.13

Ref: TR-S676890