1055002

Benzoic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Linear Formula: C₆H₅COOH
• CAS Number: 65-85-0
• Molecular Weight: 122.12
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 636131
• MDL number: MFCD00002398
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329748903
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• vapor density: 4.21 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 10 mmHg ( 132 °C)
• description: API family: benfluorex
• API family: mefenamic acid, metronidazole, benfluorex
• autoignition temp.: 1061 °F
• packaging: pkg of 300 mg
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• availability: not available in (Sales restriction may apply)
• bp: 249 °C (lit.)
• mp: 121-125 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.32 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• 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

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, has 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

Benzoic acid 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
• Potassium Benzoate
• Benzoic and Salicylic Acids Ointment
• Mandelic Acid
• Benzaldehyde
• Cranberry Fruit Juice
• Ibuprofen 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: GHS08,GHS05
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H315,H318,H372
• pcodes: P260 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 + P310
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 1 Inhalation
• target_organs: Lungs
• Storage Class: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: 249.8 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 121 °C - closed cup