Sorbic Acid - C6h8o2 (99.0-101.0% Purity), Antimicrobial Preservative With Optimal Ph < 6.5

These Sorbic Acid and its salts, such as sodium sorbate, 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 the acid form because they are more soluble in water, but it is the acid form that is active. The optimal pH for the antimicrobial activity is below pH 6.5.

1) Chemical name: 2, 4-hexadienoic acid
2) Structural formula: CH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOH 3) Molecular formula: C6H8O2 4) Molecular weight: 112.33 Features: 1) Quality index FCC IV 2) Sorbic acid content (dry basis): 99.0-101.0%
3) Melting point, scope: 132-135A C
4) Ignition residue content: < 0.2%
5) Heavy metal (by Pb): < 0.001%
6) Arsenic: < 0.0002%
7) Water content: < 0.5%