Benzoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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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Applications
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
• Flash Point: 121°C (250°F)
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzoic Acid

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only