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| CAS No. | 65-85-0 |
| Chemical Name: | Benzoic acid |
| Synonyms: | 210;a 1 (acid);Acide benzoique;acidebenzoique;acidebenzoique(french);acidobenzoico;ai3-0310;alvo liquid;Benzenemethanoic acid;benzenemethanoicacid;Benzoesaeure;Benzoesaeure GK;Benzoesaeure GV;Benzoic acid, tech.;Diacylic acid;e210;epapesticidechemicalcode009101;Flowers of benjamin;Flowers of benzoin;flowersofbenjamin |
| CBNumber: | CB8698780 |
| Molecular Formula: | C7H6O2 |
| Formula Weight: | 122.12 |
| MOL File: | 65-85-0.mol |
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| Benzoic acid Property |
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| vapor density : |
4.21 (vs air)
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| vapor pressure : |
10 mm Hg ( 132 °C)
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| storage temp. : |
Store at RT. |
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| Water Solubility : |
Slightly soluble. 0.34 g/100 mL |
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| Stability:: |
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, alkalies. |
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Benzoic acid Chemical Properties,Usage,Production |
Chemical Properties
white crystals or powder |
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General Description
A white crystalline solid. Slightly soluble in water. The primary hazard is the potential for environmental damage if released. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Used to make other chemicals, as a food preservative, and for other uses. |
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Air & Water Reactions
Vapor from molten Benzoic acid may form explosive mixture with air. The finely powdered dry acid is a significant dust explosion hazard [Bretherick, 5th ed., 1995, p. 884]. In air very rapid combustion occurs [Wilson, L.Y. et al., J. Chem. Ed., 1985, 62(10), p. 902]. Slightly soluble in water. |
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Reactivity Profile
At high temperature Benzoic acid can react with oxidizing reagents. |
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Health Hazard
Dust may be irritating to nose and eyes. At elevated temperatures, fumes may cause irritation of eyes, respiratory system, and skin. |
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Fire Hazard
Behavior in Fire: Vapor from molten Benzoic acid may form explosive mixture with air. Concentrated dust may form explosive mixture. |
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