Benzoic Acid

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Application
In industrial environments, benzoic acid is most widely used to produce a wide range of products such as perfumes, dyes, topical drugs and insect repellents. The salt of benzoic acid (sodium benzoate) is widely used as a food pH adjuster and preservative, stopping microbes from developing to keep food healthy
Description
Benzoic acid is a white (or colorless) solid with the formula C6H5CO2H. It is the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid. The name is derived from gum benzoin, which was for a long time its only source. Benzoic acid occurs naturally in many plants and serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of many secondary metabolites. Salts of benzoic acid are used as food preservatives. Benzoic acid is an important precursor for the industrial synthesis of many other organic substances. The salts and esters of benzoic acid are known as benzoates.

Product Properties

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CAS
65-85-0
Chemical Formula
C7H6O2
Appearance/State
Colorless Crystalline Solid
Density/Bulk density
g/cm3
1.2659
Molecular Weight
122.123 g/mol
Melting point
°C
122
Boiling point
°C
250

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Weight/Volume per Package
Bag
25 kg

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Listing Type
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Published
Sep 11, 2022
Last Edited
Sep 11, 2022
Categories
Chemicals
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