Butyl sorbate

Also known as: 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, butyl ester, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, butyl ester, (2E,4E)-, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, butyl ester, (E,E)-, 2,4-Hexadienoic acid,butyl ester, AI3-05089, Butyl (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate, Butyl (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate, Butyl (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate, Butyl 2,4-hexadienoate, Butyl hexa-2,4-dienoate, Butyl sorbate, Butylsorbat, CHEBI:195798, DTXSID701305286, EINECS 230-911-0, HEXA-2,4-DIENOIC ACID BUTYL ESTER, Hexa-2t,4t-dienoic acid butyl ester, Hexa-2t,4t-diensaeure-butylester, MFCD00043665, NSC 19181

Butyl sorbate (CAS 7367-78-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C10H16O2 and a molecular weight of 168.23300 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 1975 °C, a boiling point of 226.5ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 5.6 and a flash point of 97.5ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 7367-78-4
Jingsj CID: J-6517-8
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₆O₂
Molecular Weight: 168.23300 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	1975 °C
Boiling Point	226.5ºC at 760mmHg
Density	5.6
Flash Point	97.5ºC
Exact Mass	168.11500
PSA	26.30000
LogP	2.46200
Refractive Index	2.008~2.029
Additional Property	1.6 mg/L (29 ºC)

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HS Code	28170000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Butyl sorbate?

The CAS number of Butyl sorbate is 7367-78-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Butyl sorbate?

Butyl sorbate has molecular formula C10H16O2 and molecular weight 168.23300 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Butyl sorbate?

For Butyl sorbate, Upstream Products: 1-Bromobutane, Sodium sorbate, Potassium sorbate; Downstream Products: (E,E)-2,4-Hexadien-1-ol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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