Benzoic acid CAS#65-85-0
Chemical Name:Benzoic acid
CAS No.:65-85-0
Appearance: White beads
Molecular Formula:C7H6O2
Sample: Available
Benzoic acid CAS#65-85-0
Benzoic acid is the simplest member of the aromatic carboxylic acid family. It is a weak acid that is a precursor for the synthesis of many important organic compounds. More than 90 percent of commercial benzoic acid is converted directly to phenol and caprolactam. Its use in the production of glycol benzoates for the application of plasticizer in adhesive formulations is increasing. The organic compound is also used in the manufacture of alkyd resins and drilling mud additive for crude oil recovery applications. It is also used as a rubber polymerization activator, retardant, resins, alkyd paint, plasticizers, dyestuffs, and fibers. Benzoic acid and its esters occur in apricots, cranberries, mushrooms and jasmine plants. The history of benzoic acid dates back to sixteenth century. In the year of 1875 Salkowski a prominent scientist discovered its antifungal abilities. In medicine, benzoic acid is the principal component of benzoin resin, and is a constituent of Whitfield’s ointment which is used for the treatment of fungal skin diseases such as tinea, ringworm, and athlete’s foot.
Benzoic acid Chemical Properties |
Melting point | 121-125 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point | 249 °C(lit.) |
bulk density | 500kg/m3 |
density | 1.08 |
vapor density | 4.21 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 10 mm Hg ( 132 °C) |
refractive index | 1.504 |
FEMA | 2131 | BENZOIC ACID |
Fp | 250 °F |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
solubility | soluble, clear, colorless (95% ethanol, 1gm/3mL) |
pka | 4.19(at 25℃) |
form | Solid |
color | White to yellow-beige to orange |
PH | 3.66(1 mM solution);3.12(10 mM solution);2.6(100 mM solution); |
Odor | at 100.00 %. faint balsam urine |
Odor Type | balsamic |
biological source | synthetic |
Water Solubility | Slightly soluble. 0.34 g/100 mL |
Merck | 14,1091 |
JECFA Number | 850 |
BRN | 636131 |
Henry's Law Constant | (x 10-8 atm?m3/mol): 7.02 (calculated, U.S. EPA, 1980a) |
Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, alkalies. |
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | pH ADJUSTERS |
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) | Benzoic acid (65-85-0) |
InChI | 1S/C7H6O2/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H,(H,8,9) |
InChIKey | WPYMKLBDIGXBTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | OC(=O)c1ccccc1 |
LogP | 1.870 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 65-85-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid(65-85-0) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoic acid (65-85-0) |
Safety Information |
Hazard Codes | Xn,T,Xi |
Risk Statements | 22-36-42/43-36/37/38-40-63-43-23/24/25-45-41-37/38-20/21/22-48/23-38-67-37 |
Safety Statements | 26-45-37/39-24-22-36/37-24/25-23-53-36-63-39 |
RIDADR | UN 3077 9/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | DG0875000 |
F | 21 |
Autoignition Temperature | 570 °C |
Hazard Note | Harmful |
TSCA | TSCA listed |
HS Code | 2916 31 00 |
HazardClass | 9 |
Storage Class | 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 |
Hazard Classifications | Eye Dam. 1 |
Hazardous Substances Data | 65-85-0(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1700 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg |
Product Application Of Benzoic acid CAS#65-85-0
Sodium benzoate is an important benzoic acid derivative produced industrially by neutralization of benzoic acid using sodium hydroxide or sodium bicarbonate solution. Calcium benzoate, potassium benzoate, and other benzoate salts are also produced. Benzoic acid and sodium benzoate (C6H5COONa) are used as food preservatives and added to foods, juices, and beverages that are acidic.
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