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sorbic acid
CH3CH_CHCH_CHCOOH A white, crystalline compound; soluble in most organic solvents, slightly soluble in water; melts at 135_C; used as a fungicide and food preservative, and in the manufacture of plasticizers and lubricants.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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