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Sodium benzoate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Sodium benzoate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Benzoic acid sodium salt;Sodium benzoate |
| Chinese name | 苯甲酸钠 |
| Chinese synonyms | 安息香酸钠;苯甲酸钠盐 |
| Chemical category | Preservatives |
| CAS No. | 532-32-1 |
| EINECS No. | 208-534-8 |
| Molecular formula | C7H5NaO2 |
| Molecular weight | 144.1 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.0%; water ≤1.5%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; chloride ≤0.02%; pH (10% aqueous solution) 7.0–8.5
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder or granules, soluble in water, broad-spectrum preservative
Application scenarios
Food preservative (beverages, sauces, pickles), pharmaceutical preservative, cosmetic preservative