Sorbic Acid (E200) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- E200
- 2,4-Hexadienoic Acid
- Asid Sorbik
- C6H8O2
Sorbic acid supplier for food, beverage, personal-care and pharmaceutical buyers in Malaysia. Also known as E200, 2,4-hexadienoic acid and asid sorbik, this white crystalline powder is the free acid form used to control mould and yeast in acidic products.
Commercial options include standard food-grade E200 powder, finer mesh for dry blends and premixes, and grades selected for personal-care or pharmaceutical preservation systems. It is only slightly soluble in water and dissolves more readily in ethanol, so formulators choose it where the free acid is specified rather than a water-soluble sorbate salt.
Sorbic acid is not potassium sorbate. The free acid (E200) suits dry mixes, fat systems and acidic recipes; potassium sorbate (E202) is the salt usually dosed in aqueous food and beverage work. Asid sorbik is the Malay search term for this free acid product.
Send the required grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, route and timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 110-44-1
- Formula
- C6H8O2
- Grade
- food, personal care, pharmaceutical
- Appearance
- white crystalline powder
Sorbic Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food-grade sorbic acid powder (E200) | white crystalline powder | — | Mould and yeast control in bakery products, cheese and dairy systems, fruit preparations, beverages, wine stabilisation and other acidic foods where the free acid form is specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Fine-mesh food-grade sorbic acid | fine free-flowing crystalline powder | — | Dry blends, premixes and processes that need finer particle size for even dispersion before baking or further processing. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Personal-care and pharmaceutical preservative grade | white crystalline powder | — | Preservative component in selected cosmetics, personal-care products and pharmaceutical preparations matched to the buyer specification. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy sorbic acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for sorbic acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white crystalline powder | — |
| Solubility | slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol | — |
| Common grade checks | assay, moisture, melting range, residue on ignition and mesh size as required by the application and grade | — |
| Food additive code | E200 on food-grade material | — |
Sorbic Acid applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- irritant
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from incompatible substances. May irritate skin, eyes or the respiratory tract in concentrated form; control dust, use gloves and eye protection, and follow the safety information for the grade quoted.
Common questions about sorbic acid
Is sorbic acid the same as potassium sorbate?
No. Sorbic acid is the free acid (E200), only slightly soluble in water and typically used in acidic or fat-containing systems. Potassium sorbate is the potassium salt (E202), freely water-soluble and the form most often dosed in aqueous food and beverage recipes. Request potassium sorbate separately if that is the material required.
Is sorbic acid the same as E200?
Yes. E200 is the food additive code for sorbic acid when the material is supplied for food use. Personal-care or pharmaceutical grades are still sorbic acid chemically, but they should not be assumed to meet a food-grade requirement unless that is confirmed in the quotation.
When should a formulator choose free sorbic acid over a sorbate salt?
Free sorbic acid suits dry mixes, fat systems and acidic products where limited water solubility is acceptable and the free acid is specified. Water-based recipes that need a dissolved sorbate usually select potassium sorbate instead. State the process and pH so the correct form can be quoted.
What specifications should a buyer provide for sorbic acid?
State the intended application and any required limits for assay, moisture, mesh size, heavy metals and microbiology. For an existing formulation, include the current specification so the quoted grade can be matched more closely.
Can documentation and packing be requested with the quotation?
Yes. List the required product documents and preferred pack format in the enquiry. Available documentation, packing and commercial details are confirmed for the quoted grade.
What details are needed for a sorbic acid price enquiry?
Provide the grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing, documentation and timing so the quotation can address the complete requirement.