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Benzoic Acid is a colorless crystalline solid with a faint, sweet odor. It is widely used as a preservative in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, and as an intermediate in the production of various industrial chemicals.
- Food Industry: Used as a food preservative (E210) and antimicrobial agent.
- Pharmaceuticals: Found in ointments and topical treatments for its antimicrobial properties.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in skin care products and perfumes.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing benzoates, dyes, and other chemicals.
- Agriculture: Employed as a fungicide in some plant treatments.
Appearance
White crystalline solid
Odor
Faint, sweet odor
Molecular Formula
C7H6O2
Molecular Weight
122.12 g/mol
Melting Point
122 °C
Density
1.32 g/cm³
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
pH (1% solution)
3.0 - 5.0
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, sensitive to light and moisture
IUPAC Name
benzoic acid
Molekulýar formula
C7H6O2
Molekulýar agram
122.12 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O
InChIKey
WPYMKLBDIGXBTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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