Benzoic Acid

Also known as Dracylic acid, benzenecarboxylic acid, Benzeneformic acid

CAS number
65-85-0
Molecular formula
C7H6O2
Molecular weight
122.12 g/mol
Catalogue number
OS-11402
Purity
≥ 99 %
Grade
Industrial
Form
Crystals
Packing
25 kg

₹210 per kg

Specifications

Identity
CAS number 65-85-0
Molecular formula C7H6O2
Molecular weight 122.12 g/mol
IUPAC name benzoic acid
InChIKey WPYMKLBDIGXBTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
EC number 200-618-2
PubChem CID 243
Physical properties
Physical form Crystals
Colour White
Vapour pressure At 25 °C, it is 0.16 Pa
Vapour density 4.22
Quality
Purity ≥ 99 %
Grade Industrial
Water content ≤ 0.5 %
Packaging
Packaging size 25 kg
Commercial
Country of origin India

Description and applications

Benzoic acid appears as a white, crystalline solid, often described as flaky or resembling fine white needles.  It has a faint, pleasant odor. Benzoic acid is widely used as a food preservative to prevent the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and molds. It's also used in the manufacture of other chemicals, like esters and salts. It can be synthesized industrially from benzene and carbon monoxide. 

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