Sorbic Acid Powder

What is Sorbic Acid?

Sorbic Acid Powder is also called sorbic acid, with the molecular formula C6H8O2. It is a colorless needle-shaped crystal or white crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, and easily soluble in methanol, ethanol, etc. It has active chemical properties and is easy to undergo addition reactions to form saturated compounds. Sorbic acid and its sodium salt can inhibit the growth of mold and have long been used as food preservatives, especially at low pH values, as an undissociated acid to play a preservative role. As a food additive, it has an inhibitory effect on many fungi such as yeast and mold. Today, it has been widely used in food, beverage, medicine, cosmetics, feed and other industries. Judging from the development trend, its application range is still expanding.

Features

• Within the safe use range, sorbic acid has low toxicity and high safety.
• It is stable to light and heat, but may be oxidized when exposed to air for a long time.
• It is easily oxidized in the air and turns brown, so it needs to be sealed to prevent oxidation.
• It is a white to slightly yellowish white crystalline powder, which is easily soluble in ethanol and ether and very slightly soluble in water.
• In addition to the food industry, it is also used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural products and other industries, as well as animal feed and rubber industries.

What Functions Does It Have?

Inhibit microbial growth

It can effectively inhibit the growth of mold, yeast and aerobic bacteria, but it is ineffective against anaerobic bacteria. Its antibacterial ability increases with the decrease of pH value, especially in acidic environment.

Fast metabolism

Sorbic Acid Powder will be metabolized into carbon dioxide and water after entering the human body, without the risk of accumulation.

Improve constipation

As an organic acid, it can promote gastrointestinal motility and help improve constipation.

Nutritional supplement

Rich in a variety of nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, etc., proper consumption can supplement the nutrients needed by the body and help enhance the body's immunity.

Enhance immunity

Contains rich nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E, carotene, etc., proper consumption can supplement the nutrients needed by the body and help enhance the body's immunity.

Improve blood circulation

It can promote blood circulation, and proper consumption can improve the situation of poor blood circulation.

Promote digestion

Contains rich organic acids such as malic acid and citric acid, proper consumption can promote digestion and is beneficial to the health of the gastrointestinal tract.

Food

Anti-corrosion and preservation

It has an inhibitory effect on mold, yeast and many aerobic bacteria, and is used to extend the shelf life of food, such as cheese, bread, beverages, juice, jam, pickles, fish products, etc.

Cosmetics

As a cosmetic preservative, it prevents microbial contamination and maintains product quality and safety. It is used in creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, etc.

Medicine

It is used as a pharmaceutical preservative to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and ensure the stability of the quality of the drug within the validity period, such as oral liquid preparations, external preparations, injections, etc.

Feed

It is used in animal feed to inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as mold, extend the shelf life of feed, prevent feed from mildew, and ensure animal health.

Production Method

(1) Butadiene route

Butadiene and acetic acid are catalyzed by manganese acetate and compressed at 140℃ to obtain γ-ethylene-γ-butyrolactone, which can be obtained by hydrolysis at 100℃ under acidic conditions.

(2) Ethylene ketone method Acetic acid vapor containing alkyl phosphate catalyst stays in a cracking tube above 700℃ for 0.3s, and the generated gas mixture is converted into ammonium phosphate with ammonia catalyst and deactivated. It is cooled step by step to -30--10℃ to remove water, acetic acid and acetic anhydride. Ethylene ketone gas is absorbed by crotonaldehyde and generates polyhexene-4,5-β-lactone under the catalysis of boron fluoride. The polyester is hydrolyzed under acidic conditions. After cooling, crude sorbic acid is precipitated and then recrystallized with 3-4 times the amount of 60% ethanol.

Certificates

YTBIO is developing in an all-round way. We have our own factory, quality inspection and R&D team. We are committed to providing customers with the best quality Sorbic Acid Powder and services. It is our original intention to let every consumer enjoy high-quality and healthy products. If you have any needs or questions about our products, please feel free to contact us and we will reply you as soon as possible.

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