benzoic acid

lProduct name:Benzoic acid

lSynonyms: Carboxybenzene; E210; Dracylic acid; Phenylmethanoic acid

lCAS No.: 65-85-0

lMolecular Weight:122.1214

lMolecular Formula:  C6H5COOH

lStructore:

lStandard:BP,USP,FCC,E201

lApplications:

1．Precursor to plasticizers

2．Precursor to sodium benzoate and related preservatives

3．Benzoic acid and its salts are used as a food preservatives, represented by the E-numbers E210, E211, E212, and E213.

4．Typical levels of use for benzoic acid as a preservative in food are between 0.05–0.1%. Foods in which benzoic acid may be used and maximum levels for its application are controlled by international food law.

5．Concern has been expressed that benzoic acid and its salts may react with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in some soft drinks, forming small quantities of benzene.

6．Benzoic acid 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.

7．Benzoic acid was used as an expectorant, analgesic, and antiseptic in the early 20th century.

8．Benzoic acid is a precursor to benzoyl chloride, C6H5C(O)Cl by treatment with thionyl chloride, phosgene or one of the chlorides of phosphorus. is an important starting material for several benzoic acid derivates like benzyl benzoate, which is used in artificial flavours and insect repellents.

9．Niche and laboratory uses,In teaching laboratories, benzoic acid is a common standard for calibrating a bomb calorimeter.

lPackaging:25KG Kraft bag,1000kg big bag

lStorage:Store in a cool, dry, ventilated environment.