BENZOIC ACID Extra Pure

(Confirms to IP, BP, USP)

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC0178 Extra Pure 99.50% 65-85-0 C7H6O2 122.12 2916.3110 60 Months

Packings

500 g,5000 g,25 Kg,50 Kg

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid
Colour White crystalline
Odour Faint pleasant odor
pH value 2.5 - 3.5
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 121 - 125 °C
Flash point [°C] 121 °C
Boiling point [°C] 249 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 13 mm Hg at 132 °C
Vapour density 4.22
Density [g/cm3] 1.32
Solubility in water [% weight] 2.9 g/l at 25 °C
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 1.88

Specifications

Appearance White solid or powder or crystals or flakes
Assay (on anhydrous basis) 99.5-100.5%
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; soluble in boiling water, freely soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, and in ether, fatty oils.
Identifications (as per IP, BP, USP) To comply the tests
Melting point 121 -123°C
Appearance of solution To comply IP, BP test
Readily carbonisable substance To comply IP, BP, USP test
Readily oxidisable substance To comply IP, BP, USP test
Halogenated compounds and halides Max 0.03%(complies IP test)
Cinnamic acid To comply IP test
Heavy metal (as Pb) Max 0.001%
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0002%
Sulphated ash Max 0.1%
Residue on ignition Max 0.05%
Water (H2O) Max 0.7%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Corrosion Health Hazard
Symbol GHS05, GHS08
Signal Word Danger
UN No.
IMCO Class No.
Packing Group
Hazardous Statement H315-H318-H372
Precaution Statement P260-P280-P305 + P351 + P338 + P310
Risk Statement
Safety Statement
Revision Date : 13-Oct-2022