Benzoic acid , C7H6O2 (or C6H5COOH), is a colorless crystalline solid and a simple aromatic carboxylic acid. The name is derived from gum benzoin, which was for a long time its only known 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 and 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.
| Common Name |
benzoic acid |
| CAS Number |
65-85-0 |
Molecular Weight |
122.12 |
| Density |
1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
Boiling Point |
249.3±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Molecular Formula |
C7H6O2 |
Melting Point |
121-125 °C(lit.) |
| Items |
Index |
| Content |
98-100.5% |
| Loss on drying |
≤0.5% after drying for three hours over sulphuric acid |
| Melting range |
121.5-123.5°C |
| PH |
About 4 (solution in water) |
| Arsenic |
≤3 ppm |
| Lead |
≤5 ppm |
| Mercury |
≤1 ppm |
| Heavy metal (as pb) |
≤10 ppm |
| Sulphated ash |
≤0.05% |
| Positive sublimation test and test for benzoate |
Qualified with regulations |
| Readily oxidizable substances |
Qualified with regulations |
| Polycyclic acid |
Pass test |
| Chlorinated organic compounds |
≤300 ppm |
| Appearance of solution |
Clarification, colorless |
| Shelf life |
2 years |
Function of Benzoic Acid:
1.Benzoic acid is an important acid food preservative.
2.Usually used as a deodorant or preservative. It is also used as an aroma protector in fruit drinks. Can be used as a fragrance fragrance in the aromatherapy essence. Can also be used in chocolate, lemon, orange, fruit berries, nuts, preserves and other edible flavors. It is also commonly used in tobacco flavors.
3.Used as a chemical reagent and preservative
Application of Benzoic Acid:
1.Commonly used as food preservative.
2.Raw material in the production of pesticide, dye, medicine, perfume, mordant, plasticizer.
3.Modifying agent for polyamide resin and alkyd resins.
4.Rust inhibitor of steel equipment and so on.
· 1kg/aluminium foil bag, with two plastic bags inside.
· 25kg/fiber drum, with two plastic bags inside.
· Size:ID 42cm*H52cm,0.08m3/drum;
· Net Weight:25kgs Gross Weight:28kgs.
·≤50kg, Express delivery recommended, usually called as DDU service;
·≤500kg,Air shipping recommended, usually called as CIF service;
·>500kg, sea shipping recommended, usually called as FOB, CFR, or CIF service;
·For high value products, please select air shipping and express delivery for safety.
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