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Benzoic Acid
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Benzoic Acid |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Benzenecarboxylic acid;Phenyl carboxylic acid;Benzoic acid |
| Chinese name | 苯甲酸 |
| Chinese synonyms | 安息香酸;苯甲酸;苯蚁酸 |
| Chemical category | Preservatives |
| CAS No. | 65-85-0 |
| EINECS No. | 200-618-2 |
| Molecular formula | C7H6O2 |
| Molecular weight | 122.12 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.5%; melting point 121–123°C; water ≤0.5%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline flakes or powder, slightly soluble in water, broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity
Application scenarios
Food preservative, pharmaceutical preservative, cosmetic preservative, benzoate salts production, plasticizer