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Sorbic acid


Sorbic acid
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Sorbic acid is natural organic compound used as a preservative in food industry in order to prevent growth of molds, yeasts and fungi.
Sorbic acid should not be confused with other chemical compounds of similar names that are also used as food additives, for example sorbitol, polysorbate and ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
CAS: 110-44-1 Molecular formula: C6H8O2 Molecular mass: 112,12 g mol−1