Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid. It has the appearance of white or colorless crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and alcohol.

Product Details

Formula:

C7H5NaO2

CAS Number:

532-32-1

Also Known As:

Benzoate of soda; E 211

Structure:

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applications:

Sodium Benzoate is widely used as a food preservative, but also has common applications in pharmaceuticals, tobacco products, and as an intermediate for certain dyes. It is often favored for its bacteriostatic and fungistatic properties.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

White or colorless crystalline powder

Boiling Point, °C

>450 (decomposes)

Density, g/cm3

1.44

Grades

USP

Melting point, °C

>300

Molecular weight, g/mol

144.10

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.435 - 1.440

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