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E 200 Sorbic acid can also be used as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care products to inhibit the growth of yeast and mold.
E 200 Sorbic acid is used to prevent microbial contamination in some pharmaceutical products.
E 200 Sorbic acid is used food additive in the category of preservatives, which is found in the fruits of the shrub Sorbus aucuparia.
CAS Number: 110-44-1
EC Number: 203-768-7
MDL Number: MFCD00002703
Chemical Name: Sorbic acid
IUPAC Name: (2E,4E)-Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
Molecular Formula: C₆H₈O₂
Molecular Weight: 112.13 g/mol
SYNONYMS:
Sorbic acid, 2,4-Hexadienic acid, Sorbic acid, E200, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (E,E)-Sorbic acid, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid (E,E)-, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, hexa-2,4-dienoic acid, Panosorb, Sorbistat, 2-Propenyl acrylic acid, 1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid, 2,4-Hexanedioic acid, sorbic acid, 110-44-1, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid, 2E,4E-Hexadienoic acid, Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid, Panosorb, Sorbistat, 2-Propenylacrylic acid, Hexadienoic acid, trans,trans-Sorbic acid, (2E,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (E,E)-2,4-Hexadienoic acid, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (2E,4E)-, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (E,E)-, alpha-trans-gamma-trans-Sorbic acid, Preservastat, Kyselina sorbova, (E,E)-Sorbic acid, Crotylidene acetic acid, trans,trans-2,4-Hexadienoic acid, Acetic acid, crotylidene-, Caswell No. 801, (E,E)-1,3-pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid, 22500-92-1, Acetic acid, (2-butenylidene)-, Hexadienoic acid, (E,E), trans-trans-2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (2-Butenylidene)acetic acid, Sorbinsaeure, CCRIS 5748, HSDB 590, Acidum sorbicum, Hexadienic acid, trans,trans-SA, 1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid, E 200, EINECS 203-768-7, 1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid, (E,E)-, Kyselina 1,3-pentadien-1-karboxylova, (2-butenylidene) acetic acid, C6:2n-2,4, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 075901, Sorbic acid (NF), Sorbic acid [NF], UNII-X045WJ989B, 2,4-Hexadiensaeure, FEMA NO. 3921, CHEBI:38358, AI3-14851, INS-200, (E,E)-Sorbic acid; Sorbic acid, X045WJ989B, 5309-56-8, Acid, Hexadienoic, MFCD00002703, NSC-35405, NSC-49103, NSC-50268, (E,E)-SA, DTXSID3021277, CHEBI:35962, EC 203-768-7, 2,4-SA, NCGC00091737-01, .alpha.-trans-.gamma.-trans-Sorbic acid, SORBIC ACID (II), SORBIC ACID [II], SORBIC ACID (MART.), SORBIC ACID [MART.], SORBIC ACID (USP-RS), SORBIC ACID [USP-RS], DTXCID401277, Sorbic Acid [USAN], SORBIC ACID (EP MONOGRAPH), SORBIC ACID [EP MONOGRAPH], Kyselina sorbova [Czech], Acid, Sorbic, CAS-110-44-1, Acid, Propenylacrylic, Sorbic acid, (E,E)-, Sorbinsaure, sorbic-acid, NSC49103, E-sorbic acid, Kyselina 1,3-pentadien-1-karboxylova [Czech], Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid, (E,E)-, NSC 35405, NSC 49103, NSC 50268, Crotylidene-Acetic acid, starbld0040592, Sorbic acid (Standard), trans, trans-Sorbic acid, Sorbic acid 1000 microg/mL in Acetonitrile, SORBIC ACID [MI], SORBIC ACID [FCC], SCHEMBL1647, SORBIC ACID [HSDB], SORBIC ACID [VANDF], Sorbic acid, >=99.0%, MLS002152937, (2-butenylidene)-Acetic acid, SORBIC ACID [WHO-DD], CHEMBL250212, (e,e)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid, Sorbic acid, analytical standard, FEMA 3921, HY-N0626R, MSK2503, HMS3039E13, Sorbic acid, potassium salt (van), 161814-42-2, HY-N0626, STR09707, Tox21_111164, Tox21_201719, Tox21_300182, LMFA01030100, s4983, (2E,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic acid #, 2, 4-Hexadienoic acid potassium salt, AKOS000119456, CCG-266056, FS31168, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (trans,trans)-, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, >=99%, FCC, NCGC00091737-02, NCGC00091737-03, NCGC00091737-05, NCGC00253957-01, NCGC00259268-01, 91751-55-2, DA-58006, E200, SMR001224532, Sorbic acid, tested according to Ph.Eur., DB-309726, Sorbic acid, SAJ first grade, >=98.5%, CS-0009618, NS00002145, S0053, (E,E)-2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID [FHFI], EN300-17945, Sorbic acid, for synthesis, 99.0-101.0%, alpha-trans-Laquo gammaRaquo -trans-sorbic acid, D05892, E80726, EN300-332923, SBI-0653859.0001, Hexadienoic acid1,3-pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid, AN-651/40229308, Q407131, BRD-K55892330-001-01-8, Z57127888, F8886-8255, Sorbic acid, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard, Sorbic acid, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard, Sorbic acid, Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material, InChI=1/C6H8O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8)/b3-2+,5-4, 203-768-7
2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (E,E)-, Sorbic acid, (E,E)-, α-trans-γ-trans-Sorbic acid, trans,trans-Sorbic acid, trans,trans-2,4-Hexadienoic acid, Sorbistat, 1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid, (E,E)-, 2-Propenylacrylic acid, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (trans,trans)-, Acetic acid, (2-butenylidene)-, Acetic acid, crotylidene-, Kyselina 1,3-pentadien-1-karboxylova, Kyselina sorbova, (E,E)-Sorbic acid, (2-Butenylidene)acetic acid, (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoic acid, Crotylidene acetic acid, Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid, (E,E)-, Hexadienoic acid, (E,E), Panosorb, Preservastat, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (2E,4E)-, 2E,4E-Hexadienoic acid, E 200, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
E 200 Sorbic acid is a naturally occurring compound that’s become the most commonly used food preservative in the world, and it makes the global food chain possible.
E 200 Sorbic acid is highly effective at inhibiting the growth of mold, which can spoil food and spread fatal diseases.
For example, when E 200 Sorbic acid is sprayed on the exterior of a country ham, there won’t be any mold growth for 30 days.
This allows for food to be shipped and stored all over the globe.
E 200 Sorbic acid, or 2,4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative.
E 200 Sorbic acid has the chemical formula C6H8O2.
E 200 Sorbic acid is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimes readily.
E 200 Sorbic acid was first isolated from the unripe berries of the rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia), hence its name.
E 200 Sorbic acid is soluble in water and can be used as Preservatives.
E 200 Sorbic acid is a food additive E200 with antimicrobial properties, used in the food industry as a preservative.
E 200 Sorbic acid occurs in small amounts in the fruits of certain plants.
E 200 Sorbic acid was first isolated in 1859 from rowanberry juice, which is where it got its name (from Latin Sorbus — rowan).
In 1939, the antimicrobial properties of E 200 Sorbic acid were discovered, and since the 1950s, it has been industrially produced for use in the food industry as preservative additive E200.
The chemical formula of E 200 Sorbic acid is C6H8O2.
Today, E 200 Sorbic acid is produced by condensing ketene with crotonaldehyde in the presence of acid catalysts.
Thus, additive E 200 Sorbic acid is an artificial compound — while it occurs in nature, it is synthesized on an industrial scale.
In appearance, additive E 200 Sorbic acid is colorless crystals or a white crystalline powder with low solubility in water.
At high temperatures and humidity, as well as under the influence of light and oxygen, E 200 Sorbic acid can decompose into aldehydes, ketones, low-molecular-weight acids (acetic, formic, etc.), carbon dioxide, and water.
Upon decomposition, the preservative activity of E 200 Sorbic acid decreases.
The resulting aldehydes and acids can alter the taste and smell of E 200 Sorbic acid.
E 200 Sorbic acid is a natural preservative widely used in the food industry due to its antimicrobial properties.
E 200 Sorbic acid appears as a white crystalline powder or granules, odorless or with a faint characteristic odor.
E 200 Sorbic acid effectively inhibits the growth of mold, yeast and bacteria, extending the shelf life of products.
E 200 Sorbic acid is white crystal powder, slightly soluble in water, soluble in propylene glycol, absolute ethanol acetone, benzene.
E 200 Sorbic acid is a white crystal powder, slightly soluble in water, soluble in propylene glycol, absolute ethanol and methanol, glacial acetic acid, acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, cyclohexane, dioxane, glycerol, isopropanol, isopropyl ether, methyl acetate.
E 200 Sorbic acid, or 2,4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative.
E 200 Sorbic acid has the chemical formula CH3(CH)4CO2H and the structure H3C−CH=CH−CH=CH−C(=O)OH.
E 200 Sorbic acid is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimes readily.
E 200 Sorbic acid was first isolated from the unripe berries of the Sorbus aucuparia (rowan tree), hence its name.
In 1859 in London, the German chemist A.W. E 200 Sorbic acid was obtained from the unripe fruits of the bird rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) tree, known in Anatolia by Hoffman.
Food additives are components used in the final product to improve the sensory properties of foods such as color, taste, shelf life and consistency.
E 200 Sorbic acid is of natural and artificial nature and its use in foods is increasing day by day.
These substances, which we frequently see on the labels and have a long chemical name, are coded with the E code to make it easier, and the letter E comes from the first letter of the word Europe.
E 200 Sorbic acid is abundant in nature in the rowan tree called Sorbus aucuparia L. and its fruits.
E 200 Sorbic acid is essential for maintaining product quality and safety.
E 200 Sorbic acid, an unsaturated six-carbon fatty acid, is a naturally occurring preservative that is used less in food compared to its potassium salt – potassium sorbate (E202) due to the slight solubility in water.
E 200 Sorbic acid can be used in low water content food such as baked goods, cheese, dried fruits, meat and fatty media.
E 200 Sorbic acid is generally used to inhibit the growth of molds (also mycotoxin-forming molds), yeast and some bacteria.
The European food additive number for it is E200.
USES and APPLICATIONS of E 200 SORBIC ACID:
Cosmetics: E 200 Sorbic acid can also be used as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care products to inhibit the growth of yeast and mold.
E 200 Sorbic acid is used in a wide range of products, such as yoghurt and other fermented dairy products, fruit salads, confectionery, lemonade, cheese, rye bread, cakes and bakery products, pizza, shellfish, lemon juice, wine, cider and soups.
E 200 Sorbic acid and potassium sorbate have become the primary preservatives in food application due to its good antimicrobial activity & effectiveness in the weak acid pH range and their safety over benzoic acid and sodium benzoate.
Mostly, E 200 Sorbic acid protects food from yeast and mold spoilage and commonly added with usage from 0.025% to 0.10%.
Pharmaceuticals and Health Sector uses of E 200 Sorbic acid:
Protection: E 200 Sorbic acid is used to prevent microbial contamination in some pharmaceutical products.
E 200 Sorbic acid is used food additive in the category of preservatives, which is found in the fruits of the shrub Sorbus aucuparia.
For industrial used E 200 Sorbic acid is obtained from chemical processes.
E 200 Sorbic acid is a good preservative, especially for mold and yeasts, not being efficient against bacteria.
Optimal activity at pH lower than 6.5 (acidic and slightly acidic products).
Sorbates are also used in combination with benzoates in products such as non-alcoholic flavored beverages (soft drinks), low alcohol beverages, liquid tea concentrates (used in dispensers), some preserved fruit and vegetable products, jams, jelies with low sugar content, olives and olive-based products, fish products, curstaceans, shrimps, molluscs, emulsified and non-emulsified sauces, spices, mustard, prepared salads, desserts based on non-heat-treated dairy products, for liquid egg preservation, dietetic foods for special medical purposes, liquid food supplements and chewing gum.
E 200 Sorbic acid is used to preserve meats because of its natural antibiotic capabilities.
In fact, E 200 Sorbic acid's earliest use was against one of the deadliest toxins known to mankind, the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism.
E 200 Sorbic acid's use saved countless lives by preventing bacterial growth while allowing meats to be transported and stored safely.
Because of its anti-fungal properties, E 200 Sorbic acid is also used in canned goods, including pickles, prunes, maraschino cherries, figs, and prepared salads.
E 200 Sorbic acid is a food-grade preservative used to extend the shelf life of food products by inhibiting mould and yeast growth.
E 200 Sorbic acid ensures the freshness and safety of products, making it ideal for use in baked goods, dairy products, and beverages.
E 200 Sorbic acid is essential for maintaining product quality and safety.
E 200 Sorbic acid is a high-purity preservative specifically formulated to inhibit the growth of mould, yeast, and fungi in a wide range of food and beverage applications.
Its dust-free formula ensures easy handling and improved safety during processing, making E 200 Sorbic acid a preferred choice for food manufacturers.
Applications of E 200 Sorbic acid: Cheeses, baked products, Processed meats, confectionery, pastries, sauces, alcoholic beverages, jams, jellies, marmalades
E 200 Sorbic acid is a preferred preservative compared to nitrates, which can form carcinogenic byproducts.
It’s applied to food by either spraying or dipping the food with a solution of E 200 Sorbic acid and water.
E 200 Sorbic acid is widely used in the food industry as a preservative due to its safety for humans and effectiveness in preventing spoilage of products.
Dairy products: E 200 Sorbic acid is used to prevent the growth of mold and yeast in cheeses, yogurts, creams and other dairy products.
Bakery products: E 200 Sorbic acid is added to the dough or surface of finished products to prevent mold formation and maintain freshness.
Beverages: E 200 Sorbic acid is used preserving fruit juices, soft drinks and syrups.
Meat and fish products use of E 200 Sorbic acid: Protection against spoilage of sausages, smoked meats, seafood and other processed products.
Fruits, vegetables and their derivatives: E 200 Sorbic acid is used preserving dried fruits, jams, preserves, purees and ketchups to maintain quality.
Fats and oils: E 200 Sorbic acid extends the shelf life of margarine, spreads and other fats by preventing oxidation.
E 200 Sorbic acid is widely used in food, beverages, pickles, tobacco, medicine, cosmetics, agricultural products.
E 200 Sorbic acid can be widely used as food ingredient or food additive in our daily life.
E 200 Sorbic acid is mainly used in food, beverages, tobacco, pesticides, cosmetics and other industries.
As an unsaturated acid, E 200 Sorbic acid also can be used in resins, spices and rubber industry.
E 200 Sorbic acid is also used in Cleaning supplies, cosmetics, feed, medicine etc.
E 200 Sorbic acid is widely used in food, beverages, pickles, tobacco, medicine, cosmetics, agricultural products and other industries.
E 200 Sorbic acid is also used in preservatives, fungicides, pesticides and the preparation of synthetic rubber industry.
E 200 Sorbic acid is used in Cleaning supplies, cosmetics, feed, medicine etc.
E 200 Sorbic acid, whose ability to inhibit microbial growth was discovered in 1940, became widespread in a short time as a preservative.
Sorbates are applied to foodstuffs in different ways.
It can be added directly into the food or applied by spraying on the surface, adding it in powder form, dipping the foodstuff into sorbate solutions prepared at certain concentrations or coating the packaging materials with sorbate.
Since its chemical structure is similar to fats, its metabolism by the body is also similar and its toxicity is low.
The factor that separates the poison from the drug is the amount consumed, so it is stated by the experts that if the daily consumption amount is not exceeded, it will not cause any problems.
E 200 Sorbic acid is a high-purity preservative used to extend the shelf life of food products by inhibiting mould and yeast growth.
E 200 Sorbic acid ensures the freshness and safety of products, making it ideal for use in baked goods, dairy products, and beverages.
-E 200 Sorbic acid is used as a Food Preservative:
E 200 Sorbic acid is most commonly found in foods, animal feeds, pharmaceutical drugs, and cosmetics.
When it comes to human foods, E 200 Sorbic acid is most commonly used in:
*wines
*cheeses
*baked goods
*fresh produce
*refrigerated meat and shellfish
-Food Industry uses of E 200 Sorbic acid:
*Preservative:
E 200 Sorbic acid prevents mold and yeast growth in baked goods, cheese, wine, juices and processed foods.
*Shelf Life Extension:
E 200 Sorbic acid prevents spoilage of food products and preserves their freshness for a long time.
*Controlled Release:
Thanks to encapsulation technology, the protective effect is released over time, providing longer lasting protection.
-Cosmetics and Personal Care uses of E 200 Sorbic acid:
*Preservative:
E 200 Sorbic acid inhibits microbial growth in creams, lotions, shampoos and other cosmetics.
*Skin Friendly:
E 200 Sorbic acid improves product stability without irritating the skin.
-Food uses of E 200 Sorbic acid:
E 200 Sorbic acid can prevent the spoilage of yeast, mold, and some bacteria in food and therefore prolong food shelf life.
E 200 Sorbic acid can be used to preserve foods with low water content and the following food may contain it:
*cheese
*dried fruit
*yogurt
*pet foods
*dried meats
*baked goods.
While in liquid form/aqueous systems for preservation, potassium sorbate is preferred.
PROPERTIES of E 200 SORBIC ACID:
E 200 Sorbic acid inhibits mould yeast and fungi growth
Easy to handle with dust-free formula
E 200 Sorbic acid ensures product safety and shelf life
Effective in low concentrations
E 200 Sorbic acid is suitable for various food and beverage applications.
PROPERTIES of E 200 SORBIC ACID:
Thanks to its slightly acidic taste, E 200 Sorbic acid does not disturb the taste profile.
Encapsulation prevents unwanted reactions with other ingredients in the product.
E 200 Sorbic acid improves the safety and quality of both food and cosmetic products.
PROPERTIES of E 200 SORBIC ACID:
E 200 Sorbic acid is a colorless needles or white free-flowing powder with a slight faint characteristic odor.
*Structure
E 200 Sorbic acid chemical structure
*Solubility
In water
E 200 Sorbic acid is slightly soluble in water (solubility 0.16 g/100 mL at 20 °C) so it is not suitable to use it in food with much water content.
Generally, E 200 Sorbic acid is made into salts form, potassium sorbate, which is the commonly utilized form.
*In organic solvent
E 200 Sorbic acid is soluble in ethanol, ether, propylene glycol, peanut oil, glycerin and glacial acetic acid.
*PH
The antimicrobial activity of E 200 Sorbic acid generates when it is in the form of a molecule, the condition of undissociated.
The PKa of E 200 Sorbic acid is 4.76.
That’s to say, its inhibitory activity rises as pH value (below 4.76) decreases as the percentage of the undissociated E 200 Sorbic acid goes up, this leads to the enhanced antimicrobial activity.
The optimal pH for the antimicrobial activity is from 3.0 to 6.5.
HOW TO USE E 200 SORBIC ACID?
E 200 Sorbic acid can be added in food with several methods:
*directly used
dusted in powder form
sprayed onto the food surface
dipped into sorbate solutions to prepare a certain concentrations
packaging materials
IS E 200 SORBIC ACID SAFE TO EAT?
Yes, E 200 Sorbic acid has been approved as a safe ingredient by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), as well as Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).
WHAT IS THE FOOD ADDITIVE E 200 SORBIC ACID?
E 200 Sorbic acid is a food additive widely used across various industries.
E 200 Sorbic acid's applications range from food preservation and use in nutritional supplements to large-scale industrial uses.
E 200 Sorbic acid has the chemical formula CH₃(CH)₄CO₂H.
E 200 Sorbic acid is water-soluble and naturally is found in the fruits of the shrub Sorbus aucupari.
E 200 Sorbic acid appears as a white to slightly yellow crystalline powder.
E 200 Sorbic acid is a good preservative, particularly against molds and yeasts, but it is not effective against bacteria.
E 200 Sorbic acid has optimal activity at a pH below 6.5 (acidic and slightly acidic products).
E 200 Sorbic acid naturally occurs in the fruit of the European Mountain-ash (Sorbus aucuparia), after which the acid is named.
E 200 Sorbic acid is commercially produced by several different chemical pathways.
FUNCTION & CHARACTERISTICS of E 200 SORBIC ACID:
E 200 Sorbic acid is a preservative, mainly against fungi and yeasts.
E 200 Sorbic acid is not effective against bacteria.
Optimal activity of E 200 Sorbic acid is at pH values below 6.5 (acid and slightly acid foods).
PROPERTIES AND USES OF E 200 SORBIC ACID:
With a pKa of 4.76, E 200 Sorbic Acid is about as acidic as acetic acid.
E 200 Sorbic Acid and its salts, especially potassium sorbate and calcium sorbate, are antimicrobial agents often used as preservatives in food and drinks to prevent the growth of mold, yeast, and fungi.
In general the salts are preferred over E 200 Sorbic Acid form because they are more soluble in water, but the active form is the acid.
The optimal pH for the antimicrobial activity of E 200 Sorbic Acid is below pH 6.5.
Sorbates are generally used at concentrations of 0.025% to 0.10%.
Adding sorbate salts to food will, however, raise the pH of the food slightly so the pH may need to be adjusted to assure safety.
E 200 Sorbic Acid is found in foods such as various kinds of cheese, bread, muffins, donuts, pies, cookies, protein bars, syrups, lemonades, fruit juices, dried meats, sausages, nuggets, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, pizzas, smoked fish, margarine, sauces, soups, and more.
PRODUCTION OF E 200 SORBIC ACID:
The traditional route to E 200 Sorbic Acid involves condensation of malonic acid and crotonaldehyde.
E 200 Sorbic Acid can also be prepared from isomeric hexadienoic acids, which are available via a nickel-catalyzed reaction of allyl chloride, acetylene, and carbon monoxide.
The route used commercially, however, is from crotonaldehyde and ketene.
An estimated 30,000 tons of E 200 Sorbic Acid are produced annually.
HISTORY OF E 200 SORBIC ACID:
E 200 Sorbic Acid was isolated in 1859 by distillation of rowanberry oil by A. W. von Hofmann.
This affords parasorbic acid, the lactone of E 200 Sorbic Acid, which he converted to it by hydrolysis.
Its antimicrobial activities were discovered in the late 1930s and 1940s, and E 200 Sorbic Acid became commercially available in the late 1940s and 1950s.
Beginning in the 1980s, E 200 Sorbic Acid and its salts were used as inhibitors of Clostridium botulinum in meat products to replace the use of nitrites, which can produce carcinogenic nitrosamines.
NATURAL SOURCE of E 200 SORBIC ACID:
E 200 Sorbic acid can be naturally found in berries species, such as mountain ash, rowan and magnolia vine.
HOW IS E 200 SORBIC ACID MADE?
E 200 Sorbic acid is commercially synthesized from the condensation between ketene and crotonaldehyde instead of extracted from berries.
The manufacturing process is described in the first three steps of production of potassium sorbate.
HOW E 200 SORBIC ACID WORKS AS A PRESERVATIVE?
The bacteriostatic or bactericidal mechanism of E 200 Sorbic acid are the same as that of potassium sorbate.
When added to water, potassium sorbate dissociates into E 200 Sorbic acid and potassium ions.
It is the E 200 Sorbic acid that is active as an antimicrobial preservative.
Like benzoic acid, E 200 Sorbic acid is a lipid-soluble weak acid that:
*enters into the cell of microbial through the cell membrane
*then accumulates and finally influences the internal PH of microbial
*eventually disrupts its transport functions and metabolic activity
*result in the death of the microbial
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of E 200 SORBIC ACID:
Chemical Name: Sorbic acid
IUPAC Name: (2E,4E)-Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
CAS Number: 110-44-1
EC Number: 203-768-7
Molecular Formula: C₆H₈O₂
Molecular Weight: 112.13 g/mol
SMILES: O=C(O)C=CC=CC
InChIKey: WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N
Chemical Formula: C6H8O2
Molar Mass: 112.128 g·mol−1
Density: 1.204 g/cm³
Melting Point: 135 °C (275 °F; 408 K)
Boiling Point: 228 °C (442 °F; 501 K)
Solubility in Water: 1.6 g/L at 20 °C
Acidity (pKa): 4.76 at 25 °C
Appearance: White to slightly off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Nearly odorless
Melting Point: 134–135 °C
Boiling Point: 228 °C
Density: 1.204 g/cm³
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water (1.6 g/L at 20 °C);
soluble in ethanol and organic solvents
pKa: 4.76 at 25 °C
Structure: Conjugated diene with two trans double bonds
Product Name: Sorbic Acid (E 200)
Chemical Formula: C6H8O2
CAS No: 110-44-1
EINESC No: 203-768-7
UN No: Not subject to transport regulations
Physical Property: White Solid Powder
Odor: Odorless
Molecular Weight: 112.1 g/mol
Density: 1.201–1.203 g/cm³
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H8O2
CAS Number: 110-44-1
Molecular Weight: 112.13
MDL Number: MFCD00002703
UNSPSC Code: 12352106
E Number: E200
EC Index Number: 203-768-7
Vapor Pressure: 0.00018 hPa (20 °C)
Product Line: EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL
Assay: 99.0–101.0% substance (anhydrous) basis (acidimetric)
Form: Solid
Autoignition Temp.: >130 °C
Technique(s): API processing
cocrystal formation: suitable
Technique(s): API processing
salt formation: suitable
pH: 3.3 (20 °C, 1.6 g/L in H2O)
Compound Canonicalized: Yes
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H8O2
CAS Number: 110-44-1
Molecular Weight: 112.13
UNSPSC Code: 12352106
E Number: E200
EC Index Number: 203-768-7
MDL number: MFCD00002703
Physical state: powder
Color: white
Odor: weak
Melting point/freezing point: Melting point/ range: 135 - 137 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: > 160 - < 260 °C at 1.013 hPa
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Flash point: 127 °C - closed cup
Autoignition temperature: does not ignite
Decomposition temperature: > 170 °C
pH: 3,3 at 1,6 g/l at 20 °C
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Water solubility: 1,6 g/l at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water log Pow: 1,32 at 25 °C - Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Vapor pressure: 0,01 hPa at 20 °C
Density: 1,2 g/cm3 at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 109
Relative density: No data available
Relative vapor density: No data available
Particle characteristics: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: none
Other safety information: Bulk density ca.650 kg/m3
FIRST AID MEASURES of E 200 SORBIC ACID:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of E 200 SORBIC ACID:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of E 200 SORBIC ACID:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of E 200 SORBIC ACID:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of E 200 SORBIC ACID:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of E 200 SORBIC ACID:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available
