Description

Benzoate CAS NO 766-76-7 is a versatile organic salt widely utilized as a key intermediate and functional additive in industrial synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers, offering reliable performance and consistent quality. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking high-purity raw materials for their production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and various therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection chemicals.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or additive in the manufacture of specialty polymers, coatings, and resins to impart specific properties.
• Food & Beverage Preservative Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of benzoate-based preservatives, such as sodium benzoate, for the food and beverage industry.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Functions as a starting material for synthesizing UV filters, preservatives, and other functional ingredients.
• Laboratory Research & Development: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and organic synthesis research.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of certain aromatic compounds used in flavors and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoate CAS NO 766-76-7
CAS No.	766-76-7
Molecular Formula	C7H5O2- (commonly as a salt, e.g., C7H5NaO2 for Sodium Benzoate)
Molecular Weight	144.11 g/mol (for Benzoic Acid)
Synonyms	Benzoate ion; Benzenecarboxylate; Sodium Benzoate (common salt form); Potassium Benzoate; E211; Benzoic acid, ion(1-); Phenylcarboxylate; Sozolate
EINECS	212-786-8 (for Benzoic Acid)

Quality Control

Our Benzoate products are manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, titration, and spectroscopic methods, to meet relevant industry standards such as USP, FCC, and Ph. Eur. where applicable. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 8.5
Clarity of Solution	Clear

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