Application of Velcorin
Velcorin , also known as dimethyl dicarbonate, is a preservative approved by the Ministry of Health and complies with the Food Sanitation Law of the People's Republic of China and the Food Additive Sanitation Management Measures. The molecular formula is C4H6O5, and the relative molecular mass is 134.09. The boiling point is 172 ° C, at room temperature, it is a slightly astringent colorless liquid, usually used in beverage cans. DMDC has a broad-spectrum antibacterial effect. Its main target microorganisms are yeasts (including Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Zygosaccharomyces ruckerii, Rhodotorula, Candida, Pichia, Toluobacillus, Torula, Endosporium, Klerkia, Hansenula, etc.). It also has a disinfecting effect on many other bacteria (such as Acetobacter pasteurianus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, various lactobacilli, Pediococcus beer). DMDC has also been shown to kill E. coli 0157:H7. The antibacterial effect of DMDC is the result of inactiv...