Sodium sorbate
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Sodium sorbate is the sodium
salt of sorbic acid
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Formula is NaC6H7O2; systematic name is "sodium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate".
It is a food additive with E-number
E201.
Sodium
Sodium is a chemical element with the symbol Na and atomic number 11. It is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal and is a member of the alkali metals; its only stable isotope is 23Na. It is an abundant element that exists in numerous minerals, most commonly as sodium chloride...
salt of sorbic acid
Sorbic acid
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 sublimes readily...
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Formula is NaC6H7O2; systematic name is "sodium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate".
It is a food additive with E-number
E number
E numbers are number codes for food additives that have been assessed for use within the European Union . They are commonly found on food labels throughout the European Union. Safety assessment and approval are the responsibility of the European Food Safety Authority...
E201.