BENZOIC ACID
BENZOIC ACID AR/ACS
Short Name: BENZOIC ACID
Synonym: Benzenecarboxylic acid; Benzeneformic acid; Phenyl carboxylic acid, Phenyl formic acid, Dracylic acid.
Basic Details
Article No.
LG0621
Grade
AR/ACS
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)
Min 99.5%
Infrared spectrum
Conforms to Structure
Melting point
122 - 123°C
Substance insoluble in methanol
Max 0.005%
Sulphated ash
Max 0.005%
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.005%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.002%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.0002%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.0005%
Substance reducing KMnO4 (as O)
Passes ACS test
Halogenated compounds (as Cl)
Max 0.005%
Sulphur compounds (as S)
Max 0.002%
Oxidizing substances
Passes test
Readily carbonisable substance
Passes test
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS05, GHS08
Signal Word
Danger
Hazardous Statement
H315-H318-H372
Precaution Statement
P260-P280-P305 + P351 + P338 + P310