Benzoic Acid is a colorless crystalline solid and the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid. It is an important precursor for the synthesis of many other organic substances. Benzoic acid and its salts are used as a food preservatives.
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Benzoic acid and its salts are used as a food preservative. Benzoic acid inhibits the growth of mold, yeast and some bacteria. It is either added directly or it is created from reactions with its sodium, potassium or calcium salt.
Benzoic Acid is used as preservative in different kinds of foods including fruit juices, soft drinks, pickles, barbecue sauces and salad dressings.
Benzoic acid is a constituent of Whitfield Ointment which is used for the treatment of fungal skin diseases such as tinea, ringworm and athlete's foot. It is also considered an effective treatment for acne.
Benzoic Acid is used in the production of glycol benzoates for the application of plasticizer in adhesive formulations. 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 and retardant.
| Product Name | Benzoic Acid |
| Molecular Formula | C7H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 122.12 g/mol |
| Description | White Crystalline powder |
| CAS No. | 7446-20-0 |
| Assay | 99.0 – 100.5% |
| Free Acid | pH > 4.4 |
| Loss on Drying | 33.0 - 36.5% |
| Lead (Pb) | Less than 10 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | Less than 5 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | Less than 3 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | Less than 2 ppm |