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177687

Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl sorbate

98%

Synonym(s):

Ethyl trans,trans-2,4-hexadienoate

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH=CHCH=CHCO2C2H5
CAS Number:
2396-84-1
Molecular Weight:
140.18
Beilstein:
1362941
EC Number:
219-258-2
MDL number:
MFCD00009296
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24850378
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

98%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.494 (lit.)

bp

82-83 °C/13 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.956 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

ester

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

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General description

Ethyl sorbate is an active compound for electroantennographic detection.

Application

Ethyl sorbate was used in the synthesis of O-allyl-N,N-dimethyl-D-pyrrolosamine.

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

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

177687-BULK:
177687-100G:
177687-25G:
177687-VAR:

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SHBL5907
MKCC1117
MKBW7065V
MKBB9058
MKBB5052

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Organic letters, 11(19), 4322-4325 (2009-09-02)
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