| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 METHYL SORBATE
 |  | [CAS] 
 1515-80-6
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 2,4-HEXADIENOIC ACID METHYL ESTER
 FEMA 3714
 METHYL 2,4-HEXADIENOATE
 methyl (e,e)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
 METHYL SORBATE
 METHYL T2 T4 HEXADIENOATE
 SORBIC ACID METHYL ESTER
 methyl hexa-2,4-dienoate
 2,4-Hexadienoic acid methyl
 Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid methyl ester
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 211-712-8
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C7H10O2
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00038319
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 126.15
 |  | [MOL File] 
 1515-80-6.mol
 | 
 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Melting point ] 
 8°C
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 180 °C(lit.)
 |  | [density ] 
 0.968 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
 
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 n20/D 1.503(lit.)
 
 |  | [Fp ] 
 158 °F
 
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 Amber Vial, Refrigerator
 |  | [solubility ] 
 Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate, Methanol (Slightly)
 |  | [form ] 
 Oil
 |  | [color ] 
 Colourless
 |  | [Odor] 
 Sweet, fruity, brown, with a spicy green anise nuance
 |  | [Odor Type] 
 anisic
 |  | [LogP] 
 1.86
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 1515-80-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
 | 
 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xi
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R36/38:Irritating to eyes and skin .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 2916199590
 | 
 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Uses] 
 Sorbic Acid Methyl Ester is a volatile flavor compound extracted from soursop (Annona muricata).
 |  | [Definition] 
 ChEBI: Methyl sorbate is a fatty acid ester.
 | 
 |  |