BENZOIC ACID 99.5% EXTRAPURE

(Confirms to IP, BP, USP) Benzene carboxylic acid, Benzene formic acid, Phenyl carboxylic acid, Phenyl formic acid, Dactylic acid.

Product CodeB-00378BRANDBio-Chem
GradeEXTRAPURECAS No65-85-0
Purity122.12Molecular Weight128.09
H.S.Code2916.31100Shelf Life60 Months
Molecular FormulaC7H6O2

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °CSolidColourWhite crystalline
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]121 - 125 °COdourFaint pleasant odor
Flash point [°C]121 °CBoiling point [°C]249 °C
Solubility in water [% weight]2.9 g/l at 25 °CpH value2.5 - 3.5
Vapour pressure mm/Hg13 mm Hg at 132 °CVapour density4.22
Density [g/cm3]1.32Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C1.88

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Specification

Appearance
A white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals
Assay (alkalimetric)
99%-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

Symbol: GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
Hazardous Statement: H318-H335
Precaution Statement: P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338

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