It is the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid and consists of a carboxyl group attached to a phenyl group.Salts of benzoic acid are used as a food preservative and benzoic acid is an important precursor for the synthesis of many other organic substances.It is primarily used in manufacturing of alkyd resins, phenol, sodium benzoate and other organic benzoates,food industry.
Freezing Range: 122 -123°C
Insolubles (methanol): <0.005%
Chlorine: <0.005%
Sulfur: <0.002%
Substances reducing Permanganate: Pass
Heavy metals (as Pb): <0.0005%
Acidity: 4.21
Appearance: Colorless crystalline solid
Boiling Point: 249°C
Density: 1.32 g/cm3
HS Code: 291631000
IUPAC_Name: Benzoic Acid
Melting Point: 122°C
RTECS Number: DG0875000