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Sorbic Acid (BP, Ph. Eur.) pure, pharma grade

2,4-Hexadienoic Acid

Assay (C6H8O2) calc. a.d.s.: 99.0-101.0%
Code
141055
CAS
110-44-1
Molecular Formula
C6H8O2
Molar mass
112.13 g/mol
molecule for: Sorbic Acid (BP, Ph. Eur.) pure, pharma grade
Melting Point:
134 °C
Boiling Point:
228 °C
Solubility:
water 2.5 g/l at 25 °C
Physical Description:
solid
Product Code:
141055
Product Name:
Sorbic Acid (BP, Ph. Eur.) pure, pharma grade
Quality Name:
pure, pharma grade
Specifications:
Assay (C6H8O2) calc. a.d.s.: 99.0-101.0%
Identity according to Pharmacopoeias:: passes test
Melting range: 132-135°C

Maximum limit of impurities
Appearance of solution: passes test
Insoluble matter in CH3CH2OH: passes test
Residue on ignition (as SO4): 0.2 %
Sulfate (SO4): 0.005%
Residual solvents (Ph.Eur.): passes test
Aldehydes (as C2H4O): 0.15%
Water (H2O): 0.5 %
Hazard pictograms
  • GHS07 Hazard
WGK:
1
Storage:
Storage away from direct light.
Signal Word:
Warning
GHS Symbols:
GHS07
H Phrases:
H319
H335
H315
P Phrases:
P261
P264
P271
P280
P304+P340
P501
P305+P351+P338
P312
P337+P313
P403+P233
P405
Master Name:
Sorbic Acid
Synonyms Long Text:
2,4-Hexadienoic Acid
EINECS:
203-768-7
CS:
2916 19 95 90
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