| CAS# | 65-85-0 |
| Formula | C7H6O2 |
| INS Number | 210 |
| E Number | E210 |
| Synonyms | Benzene carboxylic acid; Carboxybenzene |
| Groups / Uses | Adhesives & Sealants, Animal Nutrition & Feed, Antifreeze & Coolant, Chemical Synthesis, Corrosion Inhibitor, Feed Additives, Flavor & Fragrance, Food & Beverage, Food Additives, Industrial Chemicals, Inks & Digital Inks, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Textile Auxiliaries, Benzoates, Coatings, Esters, Plasters, Preservatives |
| Markets | Animal Care, CASE – Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, Surface Treatment – Fluids, Lubricants & Metalworking, Textiles |
FAQ’S
What is Benzoic acid?
Benzoic acid is an organic compound that appears as a colorless, crystalline solid that is widely used in food preservation and industrial applications.
What are the uses of Benzoic acid?
Benzoic acid is used as a preservative in food & beverages; production of certain medicines and topical treatments; production of plasticizers, resins, and dyes; in face washes, lipsticks, lip glosses, and mouthwashes.
Can Benzoic acid be used in skincare products?
Benzoic acid has mild antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it useful in certain topical treatments for skin conditions like acne or fungal infections.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Benzoic Acid to users/customers for Adhesives & Sealants, Animal Nutrition & Feed, Antifreeze & Coolant, Corrosion Inhibitors, Flavor & Fragrance, Food & Beverage, Industrial Chemicals, Inks & Digital Inks, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Textile Auxiliaries, and Coatings.
Benzoic acid Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White crystals, scales, needles |
| Assay | NLT 99.5%-NMT 100.5% |
| Lead | NMT 2.0 mg/kg |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.05% |
| Water | NMT 0.7% |