Methyl sorbate
- Product NameMethyl sorbate
- CAS689-89-4
- MFC7H10O2
- MW126.15
- EINECS211-712-8
- MOL File689-89-4.mol
Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 15°C |
| Boiling point | 180 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.968 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| FEMA | 3714 | METHYL SORBATE |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point | 158 °F |
| storage temp. | Store at room temperature |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. pungent fruity licorice |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow Liquid |
| Odor Type | fruity |
| JECFA Number | 1177 |
| LogP | 1.861 (est) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, methyl ester, (E,E)-(689-89-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, methyl ester, (2E,4E)- (689-89-4) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
