Benzoic acid [ 65-85-0 ]
- Appearance
- white crystals or powder
- Melting Point
- 121-123 ( ℃ )
- Boiling Point
- 111.4 ( ℃ )
mp 121-125 °C(lit.)
bp 249 °C(lit.)
density 1.08
vapor density 4.21 (vs air)
vapor pressure 10 mm Hg ( 132 °C)
refractive index 1.504
FEMA 2131
Fp 250 °F
storage temp. Store at RT.
Water Solubility Slightly soluble. 0.34 g/100 mL
Merck 14,1091
BRN 636131
Stability:Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, alkalies.
Chemical Propertieswhite crystals or powder
General DescriptionA white crystalline solid. Slightly soluble in water. The primary hazard is the potential for environmental damage if released. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Used to make other chemicals, as a food preservative, and for other uses.
bp 249 °C(lit.)
density 1.08
vapor density 4.21 (vs air)
vapor pressure 10 mm Hg ( 132 °C)
refractive index 1.504
FEMA 2131
Fp 250 °F
storage temp. Store at RT.
Water Solubility Slightly soluble. 0.34 g/100 mL
Merck 14,1091
BRN 636131
Stability:Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, alkalies.
Chemical Propertieswhite crystals or powder
General DescriptionA white crystalline solid. Slightly soluble in water. The primary hazard is the potential for environmental damage if released. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Used to make other chemicals, as a food preservative, and for other uses.
Associated Products
808527
1-Propen-2-ol, benzoate