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| Sorbic acid |
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| 2, 4-hexadienoic acid |
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| C6H8O2 |
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used as a food preservative and fungicide. also used together with its sodium, potassium, a
nd calcium salts to inhibit growth of fungi in wine, cheese, soft drinks, low-
sugar jams, flour, confectionery, etc
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Quality index FCC IV
1) Appearance: White crystals or white crystalline powder
2) Sorbic acid content (dry basis): 99.0-101.0%
3) Melting point, scope: 132-135°C
4) Ignition residue content: < 0.2%
5) Heavy metal (by Pb): < 0.001%
6) Arsenic: < 0.0002%
7) Water content: < 0.5%
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