AXCIDE BENZOIC ACID
(Technical Grade)
GENERAL
Chemical Name Benzoic Acid (Technical Grade)
Molecular Formula C6H5COOH
Molecular Weight 122.12
CAS Number 65-85-0
EINECS NO. 200-18-2
Appearance White crystalline or powder
SPECIFICATIONS
PROPERTIES TYPICAL VALUE
Active Content, (as C6H5COOH),% 98 min
Melting Point,°C 120-124
Chloride (as Cl),% 1.0 max
Heavy metal, ppm 100 max
Loss on drying,% 1.3% max
APPLICATIONS
Benzoic Acid is mainly used as food preservative. It is an important precursor for the
synthesis of many other organic substances.