Calcium sorbate is the calcium salt of sorbic acid. Calcium sorbate is a polyunsaturated fatty acid salt.
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Preferred IUPAC name
Calcium di[(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate] | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.028.474 |
E number | E203 (preservatives) |
PubChem CID
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C12H14CaO4 | |
Molar mass | 262.318 g·mol−1 |
Very slightly soluble | |
Solubility in other solvents | Very slightly soluble in organic solvents, fats, and oils |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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It is a commonly used food preservative; its E number is E203, but it is no longer allowed to be used in the European Union.[1]
References
edit- ^ foodnavigator.com. "Calcium sorbate to be banned in EU". foodnavigator.com. Retrieved 2019-04-19.
External links
edit- Calcium sorbate, UKfoodguide.net