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Benzoic Acid BP
Abstract
Benzoic acid is a colorless crystalline solid and a simple aromatic carboxylic acid. Slightly soluble in water.
Use/Application
Benzoic acid is mainly consumed in the production of phenol by oxidative decarboxylation at 300−400 °C. It is a precursor to sodium benzoate and related preservatives. It is used for the treatment of fungal skin diseases.
Identity
Chemical Name: Benzoic Acid
Synonym: Benzenecarboxylic acid, Dracylic acid
Molecular Formula: C7H6O2
Molecular Weight: 122.1 g/mol
CAS No.: 65-85-0
General Specifications
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as a white or almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals. |
| Identification
Test A Test B |
(a)Melting Point: 1210C to 1240C (b)Gives the reaction of benzoates |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, soluble in boiling water, freely soluble in ethanol (96%) and in fatty oils |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and colorless |
| Carbonizable substances | The solution is not more intensely colored than the reference solution Y5 |
| Oxidizable substances | Specified Test |
| Halogenated compounds and halides | Not more than 300 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Sulfated Ash | Not more than 0.1% |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 100.5% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
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