sorbic acid

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
preservative
gptkbp:antimicrobial_activity inhibits growth of molds, yeasts, and fungi
gptkbp:appearance white crystalline solid
gptkbp:boilingPoint 228 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber 110-44-1
gptkbp:category carboxylic acids
conjugated dienes
gptkbp:chemicalFormula gptkb:C6H8O2
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:August_Wilhelm_von_Hofmann
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1859
gptkbp:EC_number gptkb:E200
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sorbic acid
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic_acid
gptkbp:meltingPoint 135 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 112.13 g/mol
gptkbp:producedBy chemical synthesis
gptkbp:produces crotonaldehyde and ketene
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
gptkb:EFSA
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:calcium_sorbate
potassium sorbate
gptkbp:riskFactor may cause skin and eye irritation
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:cheese
personal care products
baked goods
beverages
meat products
gptkbp:usedFor preservative in food
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:E_200
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6