Sorbic acid, or 2,4-hexadienoic acid, is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative. It has the chemical formula C6H8O2. It is a colourless solid that is slightly soluble in water and sublimesreadily. It was first isolated from the unripe berries of the rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia), hence its name.
SPECIFICATIONSTANDARDRESULTQualityFCC VHeat stabilityno change in colour after heating for 90 minutes at 105 °CAppearanceWhite Granular or white powderWhite granularIdentificationConform to standardcompliesAssay99.0 – 101.0%100.7%Loss on Drying1.0% max0.1%Alkalinity (as K2CO3)1.0% max<1.0%Acidity (as Sorbic acid)1.0% max<1.0%Aldehydes0.1% max<0.1%Heavy metals (as Pb)10 ppm max<10 ppmLead2 ppm max<2 ppmMercury1 ppm max<1 ppmArsenic3 ppm max<3ppmCONCONCLUSION: The above product is in conformity with FCC V