BENZOIC ACID AR (FOR SYNTHESIS)

Article No.	Grade	Purity	Cas no.	Molecular Formula	Molecular Weight	H.S. Code	Shelf Life
B0039505000	AR	99.5%	65-85-0	C₇H₆O₂	122.12	2916.3110	60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Solid

Colour

White crystalline

pH value

2.5 - 3.5

Melting Point/ Freezing point [°C]

121 - 125 °C

Flash Point [°C]

121 °C

Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C

1.88

Vapour density

4.22

Boiling point [°C]

249 °C

Density [g/cm3]

1.32

Evaporation rate

Faint pleasant odor

Vapour pressure mm/Hg

13 mm Hg at 132 °C

Solubility in water [% weight]

2.9 g/l at 25 °C

Appearance:	White crystalline powder/ flakes
Sulphated ash:	Max 0.005%
Chloride (Cl):	Max 0.005%
Sulphate (SO4):	Max 0.002%
Heavy metal (as Pb):	Max 0.0005%
Assay (alkalimetric):	Min 99.5%
Iron (Fe):	Max 0.0002%
Substance reducing KMnO4 (as O):	Passes ACS test
Infrared spectrum:	Conforms to Structure
Substance insoluble in methanol:	Max 0.005%
Sulphur compounds (as S):	Max 0.002%
Readily carbonisable substance:	Passes test
Halogenated compounds (as Cl):	Max 0.005%
Oxidizing substances:	Passes test
Melting point:	122 - 123°C

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