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Benzoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Benzoic acid is an important precursor for the preparation of many other organic substances viz. benzoyl chloride, benylbenzoate, phenol, sodium benzoate, benzyl alcohol as well as benzoate plasticizers such as glycol-, diethhyleneglycol- and triethyleneglycol esters. Benzoic acid and its salts are used as food preservatives. It is involved in rubber polymerization as an activator and a retardant. It is the main component of benzoin resin and is a constituent of Whitfield’s ointment, which is used for the treatment of fungal skin diseases such as tinea, ringworm and athlete’s foot. It is widely used in cosmetics, dyes, plastics and insect repellents.
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Benzoic acid is an important precursor for the preparation of many other organic substances viz. benzoyl chloride, benylbenzoate, phenol, sodium benzoate, benzyl alcohol as well as benzoate plasticizers such as glycol-, diethhyleneglycol- and triethyleneglycol esters. Benzoic acid and its salts are used as food preservatives. It is involved in rubber polymerization as an activator and a retardant. It is the main component of benzoin resin and is a constituent of Whitfield’s ointment, which is used for the treatment of fungal skin diseases such as tinea, ringworm and athlete’s foot. It is widely used in cosmetics, dyes, plastics and insect repellents.
Solubility
Soluble in acetone, benzene, chloroform, alcohol, diethyl ether, hexane and liquid ammonia. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Melting Point
121°C to 124°C
Boiling Point
249°C
Assay Percent Range
99%
Beilstein
636131
Merck Index
14,1091
Solubility Information
Soluble in acetone,benzene,chloroform,alcohol,diethyl ether,hexane and liquid ammonia. Slightly soluble in water.
Formula Weight
122.12
Percent Purity
99%
Density
1.32
Quantity
250 g
Hazard Category
H315-H318-H372-H500
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H318-H302-H335
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P260-P264b-P270-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P310-P314-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
200-618-2
RTECSNumber
DG0875000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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