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Benzoic acid
- CAS No.
- 65-85-0
- Chemical Name:
- Benzoic acid
- Synonyms
- CBNumber:
- CB71097686
- Molecular Formula:
- C7H6O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 122.12134
- MDL Number:
- MOL File:
- 65-85-0.mol
Last updated:2023-05-04 17:34:41
| Melting point | 121-125 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 249°C |
| Density | 1.316 |
| vapor density | 4.21 |
| vapor pressure | 13 mm Hg at 132 °C |
| Flash point | 250°F |
| solubility | Slightly soluble in water; soluble in boiling water, freely soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, and in ether, fatty oils. |
| pka | 4.20±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | Solid |
| color | White crystalline powder, leaflets, or needlesfrom water |
| Odor | Faint pleasant odor |
| PH Range | 2.5 - 3.5 |
| Water Solubility | 2.9 g/l at 25 °C |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |   GHS05,GHS08 |
|---|---|
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H315-H318-H372 |
| Precautionary statements | P260-P280-P305+P351+P338+P310 |
| Toxicity | LD50 orl-rat: 1700 mg/kg IPSTB3 3,93,76 |
Benzoic acid Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Definition
ChEBI: Benzoic acid is a compound comprising a benzene ring core carrying a carboxylic acid substituent. It has a role as an antimicrobial food preservative, an EC 3.1.1.3 (triacylglycerol lipase) inhibitor, an EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor, a plant metabolite, a human xenobiotic metabolite, an algal metabolite and a drug allergen. It is a conjugate acid of a benzoate.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion,subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal routes. A severe eyeirritant. A human skin and severe eye irritant. Mutationdata reported. Combustible when exposed to heat orflame; can react with oxidizing materials. The powderburns r