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Benzoic acid

purified by sublimation, ≥99%

Synonym(s):

Benzenecarboxylic acid, Carboxybenzene

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
122.12
Beilstein:
636131
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

vapor density

4.21 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

10 mmHg ( 132 °C)

Assay

≥99%

form

crystalline

autoignition temp.

1061 °F

purified by

sublimation

packaging

poly bottle of 10 g

bp

249 °C (lit.)

mp

121-125 °C (lit.)

solubility

alcohol: soluble(lit.)
benzene: soluble(lit.)
chloroform: soluble(lit.)

SMILES string

OC(=O)c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C7H6O2/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H,(H,8,9)

InChI key

WPYMKLBDIGXBTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Benzoic acid (BA) is an aromatic monocarboxylic acid. It is synthesized by the oxidizing toluene with atmospheric oxygen catalyzed by cobalt and manganese catalysts. It is utilized in cosmetic formulations as a pH adjuster and preservative. The elimination channels during the photodissociation of benzoic acid have been studied using multimass ion imaging techniques. Structural information and molecular constants have been obtained by microwave spectroscopy. Crystal structure study reveals that BA crystals are monoclinic with space group P21/c. Studies in bean and tomato plants have shown that BA induces stress tolerance at lower concentration.

Application

Benzoic acid (BA) may be used:
  • As a model compound in understanding the adsorption of aromatic carboxylic acids on gold surfaces.
  • As test sample in studying the photocatalytic activities of metal doped TiO2.
  • As an extracting agent of methylene blue (MB) from industrial wastewater by liquid–liquid extraction (LLE).

Disclaimer

The product is not intended for use as a biocide under global biocide regulations, including but not limited to US EPA′s Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, European Biocidal Products Regulation, Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Turkey’s Biocidal Products Regulation, Korea’s Consumer Chemical Products and Biocide Safety Management Act (K-BPR) and others.

Pictograms

Health hazardCorrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 1 Inhalation

Target Organs

Lungs

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Microwave spectrum of benzoic acid.
Onda M, et al.
Journal of Molecular Structure, 482, 301-303 (1999)
Photodissociation dynamics of benzoic acid.
Dyakov YA, et al.
J. Chem. Phys. , 132(1), 014305-014305 (2010)
Benzoic acid may act as the functional group in salicylic acid and derivatives in the induction of multiple stress tolerance in plants.
Senaratna T, et al.
Plant Growth Regulation, 39(1), 77-81 (2003)
Eagleson M.
Concise Encyclopedia Chemistry, 122-122 (1994)
Photodegradation of benzoic acid over metal-doped TiO2.
Zhou J, et al.
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 45(10), 3503-3511 (2006)

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