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:
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Benzoic acid USP - 27 |
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Code number |
67060 |
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Synonym |
Benzene carboxylic acid |
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Cas no. |
65-85-0 |
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Molecular formula |
C7h6o2 |
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Molecular weight |
122. 12 |
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Description |
White crystal, scales or needles, has a slight odour |
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Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in chloroform in ether |
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Identification |
Per USP |
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Congealing range |
121o -- 123oC |
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Water |
Max. 0. 7% |
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Readily carbonizable substances |
Per USP |
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Residue on ignition |
Max. 0. 05% |
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Heavy metals |
Max. 0. 001% |
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Readily oxidizable substances |
Per USP |
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Residual solvents |
Per USP |
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Assay (on anhydrous basis) |
99. 5 -- 100. 5% of c7h6o2 |
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