Sodium sorbate

Agent Name
Sodium sorbate
CAS Number
7757-81-5
Formula
C6-H8-O2.Na
Major Category
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Sodium sorbate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2,4-Hexadienoic acid, sodium salt; 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, sodium salt, (E,E)-; Sodium 2,4-hexadienoate, (E,E)-; Sorban sodny [Czech]; Sorbic acid, sodium salt; Sodium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Preservatives
Sources/Uses
Used as a preservative (control of mold and yeast) in food and cosmetics; [HSDB]
Comments
See "Potassium sorbate," and "Calcium sorbate."
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