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W392103

Sigma-Aldrich

2,4-Hexadienoic acid

≥99%, FCC

Synonym(s):

Sorbic acid, α-trans-γ-trans-Sorbic acid, (E,E)-1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, 2E,4E-Hexadienoic acid, trans,trans-2,4-Hexadienoic acid, C6:2n-2,4, NSC 35405, NSC 49103, NSC 50268

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
112.13
FEMA Number:
3921
Beilstein:
1098547
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
8.085
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
odorless
biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
food allergen:
no known allergens

biological source

synthetic

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

FCC
FDA 21 CFR 166.110
FDA 21 CFR 172.872
FDA 21 CFR 177.2260
FDA 21 CFR 181.23
FDA 21 CFR 182.3089

vapor pressure

0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99%

form

powder

mp

132-135 °C (lit.)

solubility

ethanol: 10%, clear, colorless to slightly yellow

density

1.2 g/cm3 at 20 °C

cation traces

As: ≤3.0 ppm
Cd: ≤1.0 ppm
Hg: ≤1.0 ppm
Pb: ≤2.0 ppm

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

odorless

SMILES string

C\C=C\C=C\C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C6H8O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8)/b3-2+,5-4+

InChI key

WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

260.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

127 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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