Sorbic Acid

Mold and yeast inhibitor. Used as a fungistatic agent for foods, especially cheeses.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D10.251.355.840

MeSH Unique ID: D013011

Registry Number: X045WJ989B

Entry Terms:

• Acid, Sorbic
• Hexadienoic Acid
• Acid, Hexadienoic
• Propenylacrylic Acid
• Acid, Propenylacrylic
• Potassium Sorbate
• Sorbate, Potassium
• Sodium Sorbate
• Sorbate, Sodium

Previous Indexing:

• Caproates (1969-1974)
• Fatty Acids, Unsaturated (1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Food Preservatives

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Lipids
Fatty Acids
Fatty Acids, Unsaturated
Sorbic Acid