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Benzoic Acid IP
Abstract
Benzoic acid is a colorless crystalline solid and a simple aromatic carboxylic acid. It occurs naturally in many plants and serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of many secondary metabolites.
Use/Application
Benzoic acid and its salts are used as food preservative as it inhibits the growth of mold, yeast and some bacteria. Acidic food and beverages are preserved with benzoic acid and benzoates. Benzoic acid is used to make a large number of important chemicals such as Benzoyl chloride, benzyl benzoate and Phenol.
Identity
Chemical Name: Benzoic acid
Synonyms: Benzene carboxylic acid
CAS No.: 65-85-0
Molecular formula: C7H6O2
Molecular Weight: 122.12 g/mol
General Specifications
| Test….. | Specification……IP |
| Appearance | Colorless, light crystals, scales or needles; odor, slight and characteristic. |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in ethanol (95%), in chloroform and in either, slightly soluble in water, soluble in fixed oils. |
| Appearance of solution | The solution in ethanol (95%) is clear and colorless. |
| Arsenic | Maximum 2ppm |
| Heavy metals | Maximum 10ppm |
| Readily oxidizable substances | Passes test |
| Readily carbonizable substances | Passes test |
| Cinnamic acid | Passes test |
| Chlorinated compounds | Passes test |
| Sulphated ash | Maximum 0.1% |
| Water | Maximum 0.7% |
| Assay | Not less than 99.5% 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.
Other
We Manufacture Bulk Dugs/API, Excipients, pharmaceuticals (IP/BP/USP/NF/PH. EUR./JP), Speciality Chemicals (Pure/AR/ACS), mineral fortifiers (FCC). our manufacturing facility is GLP, GMP (FDA) approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, kosher, halal, COPP and WHO-GMP certified.
Good Manufacturing Practice Certified by World Health Organization (WHO-GMP)
Written Confirmation Certification (WC)
Good Manufacturing Practice (EXCiPACT cGMP)
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Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
