Potassium Benzoate (CAS 582-25-2)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

POTASSIUM BENZOATE

Cat. NoKC.1610196 CategorySalts Molecular FormulaC7H5KO2 CAS582-25-2 Molecular Weight160.21 g/mol

Package 500GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Irritant

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CIR ingredient: Potassium Benzoate
Used as a preservative for pharmaceuticals; [ChemIDplus] Used as a preservative in non-alcoholic beverages; [OECD SIDS: Benzoates - 2001]

Physical Description	Large Crystals
Melting Point	for benzoic acidMelting range of benzoic acid isolated by acidification and not recrystallised 121,5 °C to 123,5 °C, after vacuum drying in a sulphuric acid desiccator

IUPAC Name	potassium benzoate
Molecular Formula	C7H5KO2
Molecular Weight	160.21 g/mol
CAS	582-25-2
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)[O-].[K+]
InChIKey	XAEFZNCEHLXOMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Catalog No	KC.1610196
Pack sizes	500GM

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