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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C6H8O2
Molecular Weight 112.1265
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 2
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of SORBIC ACID

SMILES

C\C=C\C=C\C(O)=O

InChI

InChIKey=WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N
InChI=1S/C6H8O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8)/b3-2+,5-4+

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C6H8O2
Molecular Weight 112.1265
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 2
Optical Activity NONE

Description
Curator's Comment: description was created based on several sources, including https://www.extension.iastate.edu/wine/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/files/wine/SorbicAcid1.pdf

A. W. Van Hoffman was the first to isolate sorbic acid from the berries of the mountain ash tree in the year 1859. The antimicrobial (preservative) properties of sorbic acid were recognized in the 1940's. In the late 1940's and 1950's it became commercially available. Sorbic acid and its potassium salt are now used in many countries in the production of sweet white wines. In the United States, BATF permits the use of sorbic acid and potassium sorbate to preserve wine. The maximum concentration of sorbic acid allowed in finished wine is 300 mg/L, (300 ppm). The antimicrobial action of sorbic acid is primarily against yeasts and molds. It's action against bacteria appears to be selective. The soluble sorbates are preferred when it is desired to use the preservative in liquid form, or when aqueous systems are to be preserved. Sodium sorbate in solid form is unstable and very rapidly undergoes oxidation on exposure to atmospheric oxygen. It is therefore not produced on the industrial scale. Aqueous solutions of sodium sorbate remain stable for some time. Calcium sorbate is used in the manufacture of fungistatic wrappers because it is highly stable to oxidation, but this use is very limited. Sorbic acid and sorbates can be directly added into the product. The products can be dipped or sprayed with aqueous solutions of sorbates. Dusting of food with dry sorbic acid is also possible but less recommended because sorbic acid irritates the skin and mucous membranes. Sorbic acid and particularly calcium sorbate can be used as active substances in fungistatic wrappers. A general survey of the numerous uses of sorbic acid in the food sector will be given. Some fields of application will be discussed that are either unimportant or not permitted in the U.K.

Originator

Curator's Comment: A. W. Van Hoffman was the first to isolate sorbic acid from the berries of the mountain ash tree in the year 1859

Approval Year

Targets

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Inactive ingredient
24 HOUR PIMPLE PUNISHER

Approved Use

For treatment of Acne. Helps keep skin clear of new acne blemishes.

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Unknown
Route of Administration: Unknown
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
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Name Type Language
SORBIC ACID
EP   FCC   HSDB   II   INCI   MART.   MI   USP-RS   VANDF   WHO-DD  
INCI  
Official Name English
2-PROPENYLACRYLIC ACID
Systematic Name English
.ALPHA.-TRANS-.GAMMA.-TRANS-SORBIC ACID
Systematic Name English
SORBIC ACID [VANDF]
Common Name English
NSC-49103
Code English
SORBIC ACID [USP-RS]
Common Name English
SORBIC ACID [INCI]
Common Name English
SORBIC ACID [MI]
Common Name English
SORBIC ACID [MART.]
Common Name English
SORBIC ACID [II]
Common Name English
2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID, (E,E)-
Common Name English
(E,E)-2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID [FHFI]
Common Name English
SORBIC ACID [HSDB]
Common Name English
SORBIC ACID [FCC]
Common Name English
NSC-50268
Code English
FEMA NO. 3921
Code English
NSC-35405
Code English
INS-200
Code English
Sorbic acid [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
(2E,4E)-2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID
Systematic Name English
(E,E)-2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID
FHFI  
Systematic Name English
SORBIC ACID [EP MONOGRAPH]
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
CODEX ALIMENTARIUS (GSFA) INS-200
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EPA PESTICIDE CODE 75901
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JECFA EVALUATION INS-200
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Food Contact Sustance Notif, (FCN No.) FCN NO. 1214
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DSLD 2046 (Number of products:8)
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JECFA EVALUATION (E,E)-2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID
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Code System Code Type Description
CAS
110-44-1
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NCI_THESAURUS
C82293
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SMS_ID
100000077796
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NCI_THESAURUS
C45678
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CONCEPT Industrial Aid
CHEBI
38358
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HSDB
590
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MESH
D013011
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CHEBI
35962
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RS_ITEM_NUM
1615956
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RXCUI
1311139
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PRIMARY RxNorm
NSC
50268
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FDA UNII
X045WJ989B
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EVMPD
SUB15340MIG
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WIKIPEDIA
SORBIC ACID
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NSC
49103
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DAILYMED
X045WJ989B
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL250212
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NSC
35405
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PUBCHEM
643460
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MERCK INDEX
m10117
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PRIMARY Merck Index
ECHA (EC/EINECS)
203-768-7
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID3021277
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JECFA MONOGRAPH
1167
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