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(2E,4E)-2,4-hexadienoic acid
SpectraBase Compound ID KiBYQ4bZs2h
InChI InChI=1S/C6H8O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8)/b3-2+,5-4+
InChIKey WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N
Mol Weight 112.13 g/mol
Molecular Formula C6H8O2
Exact Mass 112.052429 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID yhmWCkldD4
Name Sorbic acid
Source of Sample The Matheson Company, Inc., East Rutherford, New Jersey
Boiling Point 120C/10mm
CAS Registry Number 110-44-1
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Density (19/4C) 1.204
Flash Point 127C
Formula C6H8O2
InChI InChI=1S/C6H8O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8)/b3-2+,5-4+
InChIKey WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N
Melting Point 133-135C
RTECS Number WG2100000
Synonyms (2E,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic acid
Technique KBr WAFER
Use MOLD AND YEAST INHIBITOR; FUNGISTATIC AGENT FOR FOODS; IMPROVES MILLING OF COLD RUBBER; PRESERVATIVE FOR FOODS