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Sodium benzoate

SAJ first grade, ≥98.5%

Synonym(s):

Benzoic acid sodium salt

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Linear Formula:
C6H5COONa
CAS Number:
532-32-1
Molecular Weight:
144.10
Beilstein:
3572467
MDL number:
MFCD00012463
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
329753082

grade

SAJ first grade

vapor pressure

<0.01 hPa ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥98.5%

form

solid

availability

available only in Japan

pH

7.0-8.5 (25 °C, 144.1 g/L)

mp

>300 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

15-25°C

SMILES string

[Na+].[O-]C(=O)c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C7H6O2.Na/c8-7(9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6;/h1-5H,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

WXMKPNITSTVMEF-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Journal of food science, 75(7), M482-M488 (2011-05-04)
Growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Zygosaccharomyces bailii cells was monitored in the presence of sodium benzoate and eugenol alone or combined. The two antimicrobials' concentration, addition order, and timing were varied to determine and quantify any additive inhibitory effect on
Xu Huang et al.
CNS neuroscience & therapeutics, 18(1), 4-13 (2012-01-28)
D-Serine, the endogenous co-agonist of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, has been recognized as an important gliotransmitter in the mammalian brain. D-serine has been shown to prevent psychostimulant-induced decrease in hippocampal neurogenesis. However, the mechanism whereby D-serine regulates neurogenesis has not been
J L Poo et al.
Revista de investigacion clinica; organo del Hospital de Enfermedades de la Nutricion, 42 Suppl, 101-105 (1990-07-01)
Sodium benzoate is widely used in the Alimentary Industry at low doses for its antimicrobial action. It has also been used as a liver function test. The principle is to evaluate the liver capacity for conjugation of glycine to benzoic
Bonnie L Beezhold et al.
Journal of attention disorders, 18(3), 236-241 (2012-04-28)
Sodium benzoate, a common additive in popular beverages, has recently been linked to ADHD. This research examined the relationship between sodium benzoate-rich beverage ingestion and symptoms related to ADHD in college students. College students (N = 475) completed an anonymous
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