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Benzoic Acid

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Chemical Product

Benzoic Acid

    Synonyms:
    Carboxybenzene, Benzenecarboxylic Acid
    Molecular Formula:
    C7H6O2
    Cas Number:
    65-85-0
    Molecular Weight:
    122.12 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Benzoic Acid is a colorless crystalline solid with a faint, sweet odor. It is widely used as a preservative in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, and as an intermediate in the production of various industrial chemicals.
    Applications:
    - Food Industry: Used as a food preservative (E210) and antimicrobial agent. - Pharmaceuticals: Found in ointments and topical treatments for its antimicrobial properties. - Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in skin care products and perfumes. - Chemical Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing benzoates, dyes, and other chemicals. - Agriculture: Employed as a fungicide in some plant treatments.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance White crystalline solid
Odor Faint, sweet odor
Molecular Formula C7H6O2
Molecular Weight 122.12 g/mol
Melting Point 122 °C
Density 1.32 g/cm³
Solubility Slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
pH (1% solution) 3.0 - 5.0
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, sensitive to light and moisture
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Benzoic Acid is a colorless crystalline solid with a faint, sweet odor. It is widely used as a preservative in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, and as an intermediate in the production of various industrial chemicals.
- Food Industry: Used as a food preservative (E210) and antimicrobial agent. - Pharmaceuticals: Found in ointments and topical treatments for its antimicrobial properties. - Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in skin care products and perfumes. - Chemical Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing benzoates, dyes, and other chemicals. - Agriculture: Employed as a fungicide in some plant treatments.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance White crystalline solid
Odor Faint, sweet odor
Molecular Formula C7H6O2
Molecular Weight 122.12 g/mol
Melting Point 122 °C
Density 1.32 g/cm³
Solubility Slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
pH (1% solution) 3.0 - 5.0
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, sensitive to light and moisture