Sorbic acid
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Sorbic acid, or 2,4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative. It has the chemical formula CH₃(CH)₄CO₂H and the structure H₃C−CH=CH−CH=CH−COH. It is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and... Wikipedia
Formula: C6H8O2
Molar mass: 112.13 g/mol
Solubility in water: 1.6 g/L at 20 °C
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Acidity (pKa): 4.76 at 25 °C
Density: 1.204 g/cm3
Melting point: 135 °C (275 °F; 408 K)
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