l General Information |
Product Name | Sorbic acid |
General description | Sorbic acid is a naturally occurring compound that originated from the unripe berries of the Rowan Tree. It inhibits various bacteria, including sporeformers, at various stages of their life cycle (germination, outgrowth and cell division). |
Synonym | 2,4-Hexadienoic acid; (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid |
Purity | ≥99.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 110-44-1 |
Formula | C6H8O2 | Molecular Weight | 112.13 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥5mg/ml |
Ethanol | ≥5mg/ml |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Mold and yeast inhibitor. Used as a fungistatic agent for foods, especially cheeses. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
