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SORBATE CALCIUM [2 records]

Record 1 2011-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
C14H19NO
formula, see observation
91-53-2
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a yellow liquid and is used as an antioxidant, an antidegradation agent for rubber, a herbicide and in the food industry, where it is permitted in ground chili pepper and paprika to promote color retention.

OBS

ethoxyquin: term standardized by ISO.

OBS

Also known under a large number of trade names, among which: Niflex; Nix-Scald; Santoflex A; Santoflex AW; Santoquin; Santoquine; Stop-Scald; USAF B-24

OBS

Chemical formula: C14H19NO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C14H19NO
formula, see observation
91-53-2
CAS number
CONT

En France et en alimentation humaine, l'utilisation des additifs antifongiques(propionate, sorbate de calcium, natamicine) n’ est autorisée que pour les emballages. Les antifongiques comme le bénomyl, l'éthoxyquine, la diphénylamine et le thiabendazole ne sont applicables sur les fruits et légumes qu'après récolte.

OBS

éthoxyquine : terme normalisé par l’ISO et par l’AFNOR.

OBS

Formule chimique : C14H19NO

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
OBS

A calcium salt of sorbic acid, used in the manufacture of beverages, syrups, preserves, cheese and candy. Also used in bread-making. An antifungal agent (preservative).

OBS

calcium bis[(2E,4E)-hexane-2,4-dienoate]: The capital letters "E" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

Key term(s)
  • sorbic acid calcium salt

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
OBS

Sel calcique de l’acide sorbique, employé dans l’industrie des boissons et des sirops, en conserverie, en fromagerie, boulangerie et confiserie. Antifongique (conservateur).

OBS

bis[(2E,4E)-hexane-2,4-diénoate] de calcium : Les lettres majuscules «E» s’écrivent en italique; forme recommandée par l’UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

Spanish

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