Description

Benzoicacid CAS NO 117500-35-3 is a fundamental aromatic carboxylic acid widely utilized as a versatile chemical intermediate and preservative. Its primary value lies in its effective antimicrobial properties and its role as a key building block in organic synthesis. This product is essential for manufacturers in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial chemical sectors seeking a reliable and high-quality raw material.

Application

• Food & Beverage Preservation: Acts as an effective antimicrobial agent (E210) in acidic foods, soft drinks, fruit juices, and condiments.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial starting material and intermediate in the production of various drugs, including antibiotics, antifungal agents, and benzoate salts.
• Industrial Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of plasticizers (e.g., glycol and glycerol esters), benzoyl chloride, phenol, and caprolactam.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Employed as a preservative in lotions, creams, and other personal care formulations to prevent microbial growth.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized in the synthesis of benzoate esters, which are common components in artificial flavors and perfumes.
• Animal Feed Additive: Incorporated as a feed preservative and growth promoter.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoicacid
CAS No.	117500-35-3
Molecular Formula	C7H6O2
Molecular Weight	122.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic Acid; Carboxybenzene; Benzeneformic acid; Benzene carboxylic acid; Phenylformic acid; Dracylic acid; E210; Retardex; Salvo; Tenn-Plas
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzoicacid is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, including Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and USP/EP grades where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles, is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	121°C - 123°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.05%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Benzoic Acid Content	Contact for details

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