Description

Methyl Sorbate CAS NO 689-89-4 is a versatile organic ester derived from sorbic acid, serving as a key intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive ester group and the conjugated diene system of the sorbate moiety, which enables participation in polymerization and other organic transformations. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the polymer, flavor & fragrance, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new materials or modify product properties.

Application

• Polymer Industry: Acts as a co-monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Flavor and Fragrance Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or building block for creating specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Used in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex organic molecules for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in laboratories for method development and as a standard reagent.
• Preservative Precursor: Can be hydrolyzed or transformed into derivatives with antimicrobial activity for potential use in coatings or materials.
• Surface Coatings: Incorporated into formulations to modify film properties or as a reactive diluent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Sorbate
CAS No.	689-89-4
Molecular Formula	C7H10O2
Molecular Weight	126.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate; Methyl (E,E)-sorbate; Methyl trans,trans-sorbate; 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, methyl ester; Sorbic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2,4-hexadienoate
EINECS	211-708-4

Quality Control

Our Methyl Sorbate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Every batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.970 - 0.990

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.