Benzoic acid (tech)
General Product Information
| Article | Benzoic acid (tech) |
| Synonyms | Benzenecarboxylic acid, Benzoyl alcohol, Benzoylic acid, Carboxybenzene, Carboxylbenzene, Dracylic acid, Hydrogenphenic acid, Phenylmethanoic acid, Phenylcarboxylic acid, Phenoic acid |
| CAS No. | 65-85-0 |
| EEG No. | – |
| EINECS No. | 200-618-2 |
| IMO | – |
| Tariff Code | 29163100 |
| UN No. | – |
| VLG/ADR | – |
Description
Benzoic acid is a simple aromatic carboxylic acid that both occurs naturally in plants and is produced synthetically on an industrial scale. It is a white, crystalline powder with a slightly aromatic odor. Benzoic acid is known for its preservative activity and is used worldwide in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and chemical industries. Its stable chemical structure and antimicrobial properties make it a valuable raw material for various Applications.
Characteristics
- Odor: Slightly aromatic.
- Hygroscopic: –
- Color: White.
- Grade: Technical.
- Solubility: Moderately soluble in water, highly soluble in ethanol, ether and other organic solvents.
- Shape: Crystalline powder.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | C7H6O2 |
| Molar Weight | 122.12 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 122 – 123 °C |
| Boiling Point | 249 °C |
| Density | 1.32 g/cm³ |
| Refractive Index | – |
| pH | – |
Applications
Benzoic acid is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Cosmetics & Personal Care
In lotions, creams and deodorants as a preservative and stabilizer.
2. Chemical Industry
As an intermediate at the production of benzoates, such as sodium benzoate, benzyl benzoate, phenolic resins, dyes and alkyd resins.
3. Plastics & Resin Industry
Used in the production of plastics, plasticizers and coatings (especially alkyd resins in paints and varnishes).
Interessing Links
- CAS Common Chemistry – Benzoic Acid
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- PubChem – Benzoic Acid – Chemical information by the National Library of Medicine of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NIH-NCBI).
- Wikipedia – Benzoic acid