BENZOIC ACID
BENZOIC ACID Extra Pure
(Confirms to IP, BP, USP)
Short Name: BENZOIC ACID
Synonym: Benzenecarboxylic acid; Benzeneformic acid; Phenyl carboxylic acid, Phenyl formic acid, Dracylic acid.
Basic Details
Article No.
LG0620
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
99.5%
CAS No.
65-85-0
HS Code
2916.3110
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
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
Boiling point [°C]
249 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
13 mm Hg at 132 °C
Vapour density
4.22
Density [g/cm3]
1.32
Solubility in water [% weight]
2.9 g/l at 25 °C
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
1.88
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals
Assay (alkalimetric; on dried basis)
99.5-100.5%
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in boiling water, freely soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, and in ether, fatty oils.
Identifications (as per IP, BP, USP)
To comply the tests
Melting point
121 -123°C
Appearance of solution
To comply IP, BP test
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
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.001%
Arsenic (As)
Max 0.0002%
Sulphated ash
Max 0.1%
Residue on ignition
Max 0.05%
Water (H2O)
Max 0.7%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS05, GHS08
Signal Word
Danger
Hazardous Statement
H315-H318-H372
Precaution Statement
P260-P280-P305 + P351 + P338 + P310