Sorbic acid
CAS number: 110-44-1; 22500-92-1
Synonyms: 2,4-Hexadienoic acid; Hexadienic acid; (2-Butenylidene) acetic acid; 2-Propenylacrylic acid
Chemical class: Organic Acids
Industry claims used in: baked goods, seasonings and flavorings
Possible physical or functional effects: Antimicrobial agents; Flavoring agents and adjuvants; pH control agents
Properties: industry claims FDA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 7360 mg/kg; mod. toxic by IP, subcutaneous routes; mildly toxic by ingestion; severe human skin irritant; experimental tumorigen, reproductive effects; mutagenic data; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke, irritating fumes