Product Name | Benzoic acid | ||||||
Synonyms | Carboxybenzene; Phenylformic acid; Benzene carboxylic acid | ||||||
CAS | 65-85-0 | ||||||
Molecular formula | C7H6O2 | ||||||
Molecular Weight | 122.1214 | ||||||
EINECS | 200-838-9 | ||||||
Physical and Chemical Properties |
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General Description | White or almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals | ||||||
Usage | Benzoic acid can be used in industrial chemical synthesis. The precursor to sodium benzoate and related preservatives Benzoic acid and its salts are used as food preservatives. Benzoic acid is used for the treatment of fungal skin diseases such as tinea, ringworm, and athlete's foot. | ||||||
Packing | 25kgs/ bag | ||||||
Storage condition | Stored in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Stay away from fire and heat. Storage should be kept separate from the oxidant. Equipped with corresponding varieties and quantities of fire equipment. The storage area shall be equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment and suitable shelter materials. | ||||||
Specifications | |||||||
Items | Specifications | ||||||
Appearance | White or almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals | ||||||
Identification | Passes test | ||||||
Appearance of solution | Clear and colorless | ||||||
Content (dried substance), w% | 99.0-100.5 | ||||||
Oxidizable substances | Passes test | ||||||
Carbonizable substances | Lighter than Y5 | ||||||
Halogenated compounds and halides/ ppm | ≤300 | ||||||
Sulfated ash, w/% | ≤0.05 | ||||||
Water determination, w/% | 0.7 | ||||||
Melting range/ºC | 121-123 | ||||||
Solubility | Solubility soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol |