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Sodium benzoate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Benzoic acid sodium salt
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅COONa
• CAS Number: 532-32-1
• Molecular Weight: 144.10
• Beilstein: 3572467
• MDL number: MFCD00012463
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329751104
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: sodium benzoate
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: >300 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• 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

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Sodium benzoate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Sodium Benzoate Compounded Oral Solution
• Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Oral Solution
• Promethazine and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution
• Promethazine and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Oral Solution
• Fluconazole for Oral Suspension

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
• 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