Benzoic Acid
CAS: 65-85-0 Formula: C6H5COOH
Product Class Acids
Properties
White scales or needle crystals; odor of benzoin or benzaldehyde. Freely volatile in steam. Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, benzene, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride, turpentine; slightly soluble in water. Combustible.
Hazard
Hazardous Substance. Refer to manufacturer MSDS. Available upon request.
Use
Sodium and butyl benzoates, plasticizers, benzoyl chloride, alkyd resins, food preservative, seasoning tobacco, flavors, perfumes, dentifrices, standard in analytical chemistry, antifungal agent.


