Introduction & Applications
Benzoic acid is a mono-functional, aromatic acid, which is widely used as a building block for the synthesis of alkyd resins. It is also used as a preservative in many industrial applications, such as antimicrobial agent of latex, toothpaste, jam, dyeing and printing mordant, pharmaceutical and dye intermediates for preparing plasticizer, spices and the like, rust inhibitor of steel equipment and so on.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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Molecular Formula
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C7H6O2
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Molecular Weight
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122
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Molecular Structure
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Appearance
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White flake
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Assay
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≥99.0%
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Melting Point
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121℃-123℃
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pH
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About 4
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Loss on drying
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≤1.5%
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Heavy metals
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≤10ppm
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Total chloride
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≤300ppm
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Residue on ignition
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≤0.05%
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Infrared absorption
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Conform
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Grade: USP/ EP/BP
Packing: 25kg/drum or bag
Shelf life: 24 months
Storage: Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat. Protect from direct sunlight. |