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Sodium Benzoate

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Chemical Product

Sodium Benzoate

    Synonyms:
    Benzoate of Soda
    Molecular Formula:
    C7H5NaO2
    Cas Number:
    532-32-1
    Molecular Weight:
    144.11 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Sodium Benzoate is a sodium salt of benzoic acid, commonly used as a preservative in food and beverages, as well as in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
    Applications:
    - Food Industry: Used as a preservative in acidic foods, beverages, and cosmetics. - Cosmetics: Applied as a preservative in personal care products such as lotions, shampoos, and deodorants. - Pharmaceuticals: Used as an antimicrobial agent in drugs and as a stabilizer. - Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of other chemicals and products.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance White crystalline powder
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula C7H5NaO2
Molecular Weight 144.11 g/mol
Melting Point 300 °C
Density 1.44 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
Flash Point Not applicable
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but sensitive to light and heat
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Sodium Benzoate is a sodium salt of benzoic acid, commonly used as a preservative in food and beverages, as well as in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
- Food Industry: Used as a preservative in acidic foods, beverages, and cosmetics. - Cosmetics: Applied as a preservative in personal care products such as lotions, shampoos, and deodorants. - Pharmaceuticals: Used as an antimicrobial agent in drugs and as a stabilizer. - Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of other chemicals and products.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance White crystalline powder
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula C7H5NaO2
Molecular Weight 144.11 g/mol
Melting Point 300 °C
Density 1.44 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
Flash Point Not applicable
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but sensitive to light and heat