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We offer superior quality fine chemicals such as Benzoic Acid-IP/BP/EP/USP, which is a colorless crystalline compound. This salt is widely used as a food preservation agent and also in treatment of bacterial skin diseases. Molecular weight of the compound is 122.12 and chemical formula C7H6O2. Also known a benzene carboxylic acid, the substance is prepared through oxidation process involving alkaline KmNo4 and benzyl chloride. The chemical has mild odour and is completely soluble in all solutions.
Specifications:
Benzoic acid USP – 27 | |
Code number » | 67060 |
Synonym » | Benzene carboxylic acid |
Cas no. » | 65-85-0 |
Molecular formula » | C7h6o2 |
Molecular weight » | 122. 12 |
Description » | White crystal, scales or needles, has a slight odour |
Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in chloroform in ether |
Identification | Per USP |
Congealing range | 121° -- 123° c |
Water | Max. 0. 7% |
Readily carbonizable substances | Per USP |
Residue on ignition | Max. 0. 05% |
Heavy metals | Max. 0. 001% |
Readily oxidizable substances | Per USP |
Residual solvents | Per USP |
Assay (on anhydrous basis) | 99. 5 -- 100. 5% of c7h6o2 |