W245909

Ethyl sorbate

≥97%, FG

• Synonym(s): Ethyl trans,trans-2,4-hexadienoate
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH=CHCH=CHCO₂C₂H₅
• CAS Number: 2396-84-1
• Molecular Weight: 140.18
• FEMA Number: 2459
• Beilstein: 1362941
• EC Number: 219-258-2
• Council of Europe no.: 635
• MDL number: MFCD00009296
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901106
• Flavis number: 9.194

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Kosher
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥97%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.494 (lit.)
• bp: 82-83 °C/13 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.956 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: fruity; ethereal
• SMILES string: CCOC(=O)\C=C\C=C\C
• InChI: 1S/C8H12O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9)10-4-2/h3,5-7H,4H2,1-2H3/b5-3+,7-6+
• InChI key: OZZYKXXGCOLLLO-TWTPFVCWSA-N

Description

General description

Ethyl sorbate has been reported to be found in sparkling wine, when sorbic acid is used as a preservative.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 156.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 69 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves