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Benzoic Acid USP
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…USP |
| Appearance | A white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, soluble in boiling water, freely soluble in alcohol and in fatty oils. |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and colorless. |
| Congealing range | 121 to 123 |
| Water | Not more than 0.7% |
| Readily carbonizable substances | Passes test |
| Residue on ignition | Not more than 0.05% |
| Heavy metals | Maximum 10 micro-gm/gm |
| Readily oxidizable substances | Passes test |
| Organic volatile impurities | Passes test |
| Residual solvents | Passes test |
| 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)
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