tested according to Ph.Eur.
Synonym(s): Acidum sorbicum; 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
Empirical Formula: C6H8O2
Formula Weight: 112.13
Linear Formula: CH3CH=CHCH=CHCOOH
MDL Number: MFCD00002703
Melting Point: 132-135 °C(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 1098547
RTECS No.: WG2100000
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard statements: H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements: P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes (Europe) : Xi
Risk Statements (Europe): 36/37/38
Safety Statements (Europe): 26
WGK Germany: 1