Compound
(E,E)-sorbate
A sorbate obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group of (E,E)-sorbic acid.
Definition from ChEBI (CHEBI:77869), read 2026-09-23. CC BY 4.0.
CHEBI:77869ChEBI
Structure
- Class
- Organic compound, anion
- Formula
- C6H7O2
- Mass
- 111.12 g/mol
- Charge
- -1
- InChIKey
- WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-M
- SMILES
- C/C=C/C=C/C(=O)[O-]
- Look it up
- ChEBIBy InChIKey
Identity from ChEBI. Not evidence.
What the reference databases state
Statements
1 statement
1 statement · 1 reference database · Subject: (E,E)-sorbate · Sources: ChEBI
- potassium sorbate is converted to (E,E)-sorbateCompoundChEBI CHEBI:77868Inferred only
Reactions
1 reaction
(E,E)-sorbate+hydronCHEBI:74165+carbon dioxide
Reaction pageDirection not assertedBalance undeterminable
Rhea RHEA:37227CC BY 4.0Reference data
Other names
4 names
Resolves to: (E,E)-sorbate
- Also called
- (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoatetrans,trans-2,4-hexadienoatetrans,trans-sorbate
- Systematic name
- (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate