Benzoic acid, used as a food preservative, represented by the E-numbers E210, E211, E212, and E213, the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid containing carboxyl group bonded directly to benzene ring, is a white, crystalline organic compound, The name derived from gum benzoin, which was for a long time the only source for benzoic acid. This weak acid and its salts are used as a food preservative. Benzoic acid is an important precursor for the synthesis of many other organic substances.
We can supply benzoic acid as per buyers' request.
Features of Benzoic Acid:
1) Chemical formula: C7H6O2
2) Appearance: white light flaky or needlelike crystal with smell similar to benzene
or formaldehyde
3) Specification:
a) Purity: 99.0% min.
b) Melting point: 121 - 123°C
c) Moisture: 0.3% max.
4) Application: mainly used in such industries as dyestuff, paint, oil and grease
Inner packing:
25kg/PP woven bag with plastic liner
1) Chemical formula: C7H6O2
2) Appearance: white light flaky or needlelike crystal with smell similar to benzene
or formaldehyde
3) Specification:
a) Purity: 99.0% min.
b) Melting point: 121 - 123°C
c) Moisture: 0.3% max.
4) Application: mainly used in such industries as dyestuff, paint, oil and grease
Inner packing:
25kg/PP woven bag with plastic liner