Benzoic Acid

CAS# 65-85-0

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Property

  • Assay
  • Melting Point
  • Appearance

Unit

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Specification

  • 98.5 Minimum
  • 118 Minimum
  • White to Off White Flakes

Application

The production of phenol is the most common use for Benzoic Acid. In the synthesis of some other organic chemicals, Benzoic Acid is often used as an intermediate. The salts of Benzoic Acid can also be used as a food preservative. Benzoic Acid is a precursor to glycol benzoates and other benzoate based plasticizers. Benzoic Acid occurs naturally in animals, plants, and resins, and it can be used as a natural topical antiseptic in some products. Benzoic Acid can also be used in inhalant decongestants. Benzoic Acid can be used in the production of sodium salt, as well as an intermediate in the synthesis of alkyd resins. Benzoic Acid also may be used as an additive to drilling mud for crude oil. Benzoic Acid is also used as a preservative which increases storage stability and inhibits corrosion of emulsions, polishes, waxes, paints and liquid detergents. In rubber polymerization, Benzoic Acid can be used as an activator. Benzoic acid can also be used as a modifier to flame retardant materials.

Grades Available

Technical, Feed, USP

Packaging

ChemCeed offers this product packaged in 25 kg bag quantities. Please inquire about custom packaging.

Synonyms

Carboxybenzene; E210; Dracylic acid; Phenylmethanoic acid; Benzenecarboxylic acid

Molecular Formula

C7H6O2

Market Segment

Cosmetic, Paint, Coating, Plasticizer, Textile, Rubber

Product Uses

Antifreeze, Body Wash, Conditioners, Eye Creams, Foundations, Lip Balm/Gloss, Mouthwash, Toothpaste, Rubber Activator, Sunscreen, Polyesters