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Benzoic acid

tested according to Ph. Eur.

• Synonym(s): Acidum benzoicum
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅COOH
• CAS Number: 65-85-0
• Molecular Weight: 122.12
• Beilstein: 636131
• EC Number: 200-618-2
• MDL number: MFCD00002398
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749722

Properties

• Agency: USP/NF; tested according to Ph. Eur.
• vapor density: 4.21 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 10 mmHg ( 132 °C)
• Assay: 99.9%
• form: crystalline
• autoignition temp.: 1061 °F
• bp: 249 °C (lit.)
• mp: 121-125 °C (lit.)
• solubility: water: soluble (2.9 g/l at 25 °C)
• 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

Benzoic acid is an aromatic monocarboxylic acid. It occurs in the form of colorless leaflets or needles. It reacts with hydrogenating reagents to afford hexahydrobenzoic acid. On decomposition (by heating) in the presence of lime or alkali, it affords benzene and carbon dioxide. It can be synthesized by the cobalt or manganese catalyzed atmospheric oxidation of toluene.

Application

Benzoic acid may be employed as a standard in quantitative and calorimetric studies. It may be employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of the following:

• paints
• pigments
• varnish
• wetting agents
• aroma compounds
• benzoyl chloride
• benzotrichloride

It was used to investigate the mechanism of complex addition reaction of hydroxyl radicals with various aromatic compounds.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H315,H318,H372
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P314
• 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