| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
(2Z,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic acid | [CAS]
5309-57-9 | [Synonyms]
(Z,E)-Sorbic acid
cis,trans-Sorbic Acid
(2Z,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic acid
2,4-Hexadienoic acid, (2Z,4E)- | [Molecular Formula]
C6H8O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD06738086 | [MOL File]
5309-57-9.mol | [Molecular Weight]
112.13 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
35 - 38°C | [storage temp. ]
Amber Vial, Refrigerator, Under inert atmosphere | [solubility ]
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) | [form ]
Solid | [color ]
Pale Brown to Light Brown | [Stability:]
Light Sensitive |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
cis,trans-Sorbic acid has been used in the study of photosensitization of carbon nanotubes and the production of reactive oxygen species by using the sorbic acid as a catalyst in the reaction process. | [Definition]
ChEBI: (2Z,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid is one of four possible geometric isomers of sorbic acid, having cis- and trans-double bonds at positions 2 and 4 respectively. |
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