Benzoic acid PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]
PurCert Standard
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 10 mmHg (132 °C) |
| Autoignition temp. | 1061 °F |
| Assay Purity | >= 99 % |
| B pt. | 249 °C |
| M pt. | 121-125 °C |
| Density | 1.080 g/cm3 |
| Form | Solid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H315-H318-H372 |
| Precautionary Statement | P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338+P310-P314 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 29163190 |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature. |
| Storage Class | 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects |
| UN Number | 3077 |
Description
Application
It is widely used as a food preservative in the manufacture of dyes perfumes and plastics and as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
Purpose
The main purpose of benzoic acid is to inhibit the growth of microorganisms especially in acidic foods and to serve as a key raw material in various chemical syntheses.
General Description
Benzoic acid is a simple aromatic carboxylic acid with the chemical formula CHCOOH. It appears as a white crystalline solid with a faint pleasant odor and is slightly soluble in water.
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