Description

Benzoic Acid is a simple aromatic carboxylic acid widely recognized for its effective antimicrobial and preservative properties. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to inhibit the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria, making it a critical ingredient for product safety and shelf-life extension. This versatile compound is essential for manufacturers in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial chemical sectors.

Application

• Food & Beverage Preservative: Used as an antimicrobial agent (E210) in soft drinks, fruit juices, pickles, and condiments.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material in the synthesis of benzoyl chloride, sodium benzoate, and various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Employed as a preservative in creams, lotions, and oral care products to prevent microbial spoilage.
• Industrial Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for plasticizers (e.g., glycol esters), phenol production via decarboxylation, and benzoate salts.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Used in synthetic flavors and as a fixative in perfumery due to its mild, pleasant odor.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Applied in coolants and other industrial fluids to protect metal surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	65-85-0
Molecular Formula	C7H6O2
Molecular Weight	122.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzenecarboxylic Acid; Phenylformic Acid; Dracylic Acid; Carboxybenzene; Benzeneformic Acid; Retardex; Salvo; Flowers of Benzoin; E210
EINECS	200-618-2

Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with major international pharmacopeial and food-grade standards, including USP-NF, FCC, and EP. Every lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee specifications for purity, identity, and safety are met.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizers, strong bases, and sources of heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or needles
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.5%
Melting Point	121°C - 123°C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.05%
Readily Carbonizable Substances	Passes test

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.