European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym(s): 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