SORBIC ACID
Prepared at the 20th JECFA (1976), published in FNS 1B (1977) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA (2004). A group ADI 0-25 mg/kg bw for sorbic acid and its Ca, K, & Na salts was established at the 17th JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS INS No. 200
DEFINITION
Chemical names Sorbic acid, 2,4-hexadienoic acid, 2-propenylacrylic acid
C.A.S. number 110-44-1
Chemical formula C6H8O2
Formula weight 112.12
Assay Not less than 99.0% calculated on the anhydrous basis
DESCRIPTION Colourless needles or white free flowing powder, having a slight characteristic odour
FUNCTIONAL USESAntimicrobial preservative, fungistatic agent
