Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Sorbic acid or 24-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. It was first isolated from the unripe berries of the rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia) hence its name.
