Benzoic Acid

Identification                                                              

C7H6O2

M = 122,12 g/mol

CAS [65-85-0]

EC number: 200-618-2

Synonyms                                                                     

Benzenecarboxylic acid, Phenylformic acid

Applications                                                                

analytical chemistry, preservative agent, manufacture of dyes.

Packaging

• 500 g

Physical data                                                      

• Appearance: irregular crystals or flakes, white
• Spec. Density: 1,321 g/cm³
• Bulk density: ~ 500 kg/m³
• Solub. in water: (20 ºC): 3,4 g/l
• Melting point: 121,5 – 123,0 ºC
• Boiling point: ~ 249 ºC
• Flash point: 121 ºC
• Ignition temperature: 532 ºC
• Vapour pressure: (20 ºC) 1,3 hPa
• pH(10 g/l H2O) 3