METHYL SORBATE Chemical Properties

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.)

Flash point:

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 Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

2916199590

MSDS

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METHYL SORBATE Usage And Synthesis

Uses

Sorbic Acid Methyl Ester is a volatile flavor compound extracted from soursop (Annona muricata).

Definition

ChEBI: Methyl sorbate is a fatty acid ester.

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