BENZOIC ACID LR (FOR SYNTHESIS)

Article No.	Grade	Purity	Cas no.	Molecular Formula	Molecular Weight	H.S. Code	Shelf Life
B0039400500	LR	99.5%	65-85-0	C₇H₆O₂	122.12	2916.3110	60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Solid

Colour

White crystalline

Odour

Faint pleasant odor

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

Vapour pressure mm/Hg

13 mm Hg at 132 °C

Solubility in water [% weight]

2.9 g/l at 25 °C

Appearance:	A white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals
Sulphated ash:	Max 0.1%
Heavy metal (as Pb):	Max 0.001%
Assay (alkalimetric):	99.5-100.5%
Arsenic (As):	Max 0.0002%
Water (H2O):	Max 0.7%
Solubility:	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in boiling water, freely soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, and in ether, fatty oils.
Appearance of solution:	To comply IP, BP test
Residue on ignition:	Max 0.05%
Identifications (as per IP, BP, USP):	To comply the tests
Readily carbonisable substance:	To comply IP, BP, USP test
Readily oxidisable substance:	To comply IP, BP, USP test
Halogenated compounds and halides:	Max 0.03%(complies IP test)
Cinnamic acid:	To comply IP test
Melting point:	121 -123°C

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