Benzoic Acid- IP/BP/EP/USP

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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.

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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^o -- 123^oC
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