Sorbic acid

SKU: orb1299292

Description

Sorbic acid is a naturally occurring antimicrobial compound effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria, including spore-forming species. It is widely used in in vitro research as a preservative model and for studying microbial inhibition mechanisms in food science and microbiology.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 110-44-1
• MW: 112.13
• Purity: 98.43%
• Formula: C₆H₈O₂
• SMILES: C\C=C\C=C\C(O)=O
• Target: IGF-1R,Endogenous Metabolite,Antibiotic,Antifungal,Anti-infection,Antibacterial
• Solubility: Ethanol:22 mg/mL (196.2 mM);DMSO:60 mg/mL (535.09 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (17.84 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Inhibitor, food, Fungal, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, molds, inhibit, nonpoisonous, Anti-infection, Antiinfection, Antibiotic, Bacterial, bacteria, Sorbic acid, yeasts, preservative

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

643460