Benzoic acid
CAS Number65-85-0
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight122.12 g/mol
Benzoic acid
What is Benzoic acid?
Benzoic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 65-85-0. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Preservative, Antifungal agent. A fungistatic compound that is widely used as a food preservative. It is conjugated to glycine in the liver and excreted as hippuric acid.
Specifications
Linear Formula
C6H5COOH
Molecular Weight
122.12 g/mol
Grade
puriss. p.a.
Assay/Purity
≥99.9% (alkalimetric)
Impurities
readily oxidisable substances, in accordance
≤0.002% S-compounds (as S)
≤0.005% halogen compounds (as Cl)
≤0.005% insoluble in methanol
Boiling Point
249 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS05
GHS07Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H318-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
Melting Point
121-125 °C(lit.)
Ignition Residue
≤0.005% (as SO4)
Anion Traces
sulfate (SO42-): ≤20 mg/kg
Cation Traces
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤2 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg
EC Number
200-618-2
WGK Germany
1
Frequently Asked Questions
Alternative Names & Synonyms
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