Description: Sorbic acid is a mold and yeast inhibitor. Used as a fungistatic agent for foods, especially cheeses.

Synonym: Sorbic acid; Hexadienoic acid

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (2E,4E)-

InChi Key: WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N

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

SMILES Code: C/C=C/C=C/C(O)=O

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >3 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.03.00