Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E,E)-2,4-Hexadienoic acid
Synonym(s)	Sorbic acid;(E,E)-1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic acid
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(2E,4E)-Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
JECFA number	1176
CAS number	110-44-1
FEMA number	3921
COE number
FLAVIS number	08.085
Molecular weight	112.13
Chemical formula	C6H8O2
Physical form/odour	White, free-flowing powder
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 132-135º; Must comply with food additive specification for Sorbic Acid (INS 200)
ID Test	HNMR IR
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