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Benzoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11457986
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Description

Benzoic acid is an important precursor for the preparation of many other organic substances viz. benzoyl chloride, benylbenzoate, phenol, sodium benzoate, benzyl alcohol as well as benzoate plasticizers such as glycol-, diethhyleneglycol- and triethyleneglycol esters. Benzoic acid and its salts are used as food preservatives. It is involved in rubber polymerization as an activator and a retardant. It is the main component of benzoin resin and 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. It is widely used in cosmetics, dyes, plastics and insect repellents.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Benzoic acid is an important precursor for the preparation of many other organic substances viz. benzoyl chloride, benylbenzoate, phenol, sodium benzoate, benzyl alcohol as well as benzoate plasticizers such as glycol-, diethhyleneglycol- and triethyleneglycol esters. Benzoic acid and its salts are used as food preservatives. It is involved in rubber polymerization as an activator and a retardant. It is the main component of benzoin resin and 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. It is widely used in cosmetics, dyes, plastics and insect repellents.

Solubility
Soluble in acetone, benzene, chloroform, alcohol, diethyl ether, hexane and liquid ammonia. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents and strong bases.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 65-85-0
Molecular Formula C7H6O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 122.123
MDL Number MFCD00002398
InChI Key WPYMKLBDIGXBTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym benzenecarboxylic acid, dracylic acid, benzeneformic acid, carboxybenzene, phenylformic acid, benzenemethanoic acid, phenylcarboxylic acid, retardex, benzoesaeure gk, benzoesaeure gv
PubChem CID 243
ChEBI CHEBI:30746
IUPAC Name benzoic acid
SMILES C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 121°C to 124°C
Boiling Point 249°C
Assay Percent Range 99%
Beilstein 636131
Merck Index 14,1091
Solubility Information Soluble in acetone,benzene,chloroform,alcohol,diethyl ether,hexane and liquid ammonia. Slightly soluble in water.
Formula Weight 122.12
Percent Purity 99%
Density 1.32
Quantity 250 g
Flash Point 121°C (250°F)
Physical Form Crystalline
Chemical Name or Material Benzoic Acid
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Benzoic acid
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H372-Causes damage to organs.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : benzoic acid

RUO – Research Use Only

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