Benzoic acid | 65-85-0
Product Physical Data:
| Product Name |
Benzoic acid |
| Properties |
White crystalline solid |
| Density(g/cm3) |
1.08 |
| Melting Point(°C) |
249 |
| Boiling point(°C) |
121-125 |
| Flash point (°C) |
250 |
| Water solubility(20°C) |
0.34g/100mL |
| Vapour Pressure(132°C) |
10mmHg |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, methanol, ether, chloroform, benzene, toluene, carbon disulphide, carbon tetrachloride and turpentine. |
Product Application:
1.Chemical synthesis: Benzoic acid is an important raw material for the synthesis of flavours, dyes, flexible polyurethanes and fluorescent substances.
2.Drug preparation: Benzoic acid is used as a drug intermediate in the synthesis of penicillin drugs and over-the-counter medicines.
3.Food industry: Benzoic acid can be used as a preservative, widely used in beverages, fruit juice, candy and other foods
Safety Information:
1.Contact: Avoid direct contact with benzoic acid on skin and eyes, if contacted inadvertently, flush with water immediately and seek medical advice.
2.Inhalation: Avoid prolonged inhalation of benzoic acid vapour and operate in a well-ventilated area.
3.Ingestion: Benzoic acid has certain toxicity, internal use is strictly prohibited.
4.Storage: Store benzoic acid away from ignition sources and oxidising agents to prevent it from burning.
